The PhD in Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School is defined by its “discipline-plus” structure.
Social Policy, Ph.D.
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- 60 monthsDuration
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Overview
In the Social Policy program from Harvard Kennedy School, you will build a strong foundation in either government or sociology before embarking on a sequence of multidisciplinary seminars and advanced research in social policy—all of which will focus primarily on the United States and Western Europe.
Key Features
- If your interests focus on developing countries, you may want to consider the Master in Public Administration in International Development or other master's degree programs at HKS.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 60 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
- The joint PhD Programs in Social Policy are fundamentally about research, often in a highly specialized domain.
- The skills and cross-disciplinary insights you develop will allow you to identify important unanswered questions and create research strategies that improve our understanding of social problems.
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
General Requirements
- We encourage prospective applicants to look closely at the program’s substantive research domains and faculty research interests to assess whether this program is suited to their scholarly objectives.
- The programs do not focus in any sustained way on social policy in the developing world. While it may be possible to combine study of developing countries in the disciplinary department—government or sociology—with the analytic framework acquired in social policy, the social policy curriculum itself focuses almost exclusively on the issues and experiences of advanced industrial countries.
- Students gain admission to the program in a two-stage process of review by both a multidisciplinary admissions committee in social policy and the admissions committee of the relevant disciplinary department.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Cambridge
- 1814 - 3760 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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