A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences and Humanities is a research-based program that develops critical thinking skills and the ability to conduct independent research. The program prepares students to become leaders in their field, and to address complex issues at the intersection of the humanities and social sciences.
Coursework Core coursework and specialized research, Literature reviews, Data collection and reporting, Proposal defense, and Thesis writing.
Skills developed
Critical thinking, Analysis, Project management, Writing, Research, and Presentation and defense of ideas.
Career prospects
Researcher, Consultant, Planner, Anthropologist, Historian, Geographer, Sociologist, Political scientist, and Professor.
Program length
- The program can take three to eight years to complete, depending on the institution and the student's progress