Overview

This Social Sciences programme at the University of Leicester is intended to produce a group of leading-edge practitioners who have mastered the full range of theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the conduct of their professional activities at the highest level.

On this programme you will gain knowledge of research techniques available for enhancing professional knowledge and the training to help you use these to produce research of publishable quality.

Outcomes

On completion of the DSocSci you will:

Have the latest and most sophisticated theoretical knowledge for practitioners
Be able to ensure that this knowledge can be used to inform practice and that you can critically engage with developments in your field
Be equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to conduct and evaluate research pertinent to your professional interests
Be able to enhance the growing discipline areas of human resource development and labour market studies

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Programme Structure

Modules available include:

Social Research
Quantitative Methods and Qualitative Methods
Gender, Work and Society
Knowledge Management and the Learning Organisation
Comparing National Education and Training Systems
Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Lifelong Learning
National Culture and HRD
Youth Transitions, HRD and the Labour Market
Globalisation: Work, Employment and HRD
Work, Employment and Learning Issues in China and Hong Kong (SAR)
Industrial Relations
Developing Public Policy

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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You should try to submit your application as far in advance of your preferred start date as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Sociology View 15 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

We will require evidence of a relevant Masters degree, preferably at distinction level, together with a detailed outline of your initial research proposal. The validity and quality of the proposal will be of crucial significance in determining eligibility for entry.
The majority of our candidates are mature professionals who undertake the DSocSci programme to advance or change their career.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

21850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21850 GBP per year during 48 months.

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General requirements

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