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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences is an academic postgraduate research degree program that can take 4-6 years of the study and is aimed at offering advanced study in sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology and economics. Students receive thorough academic preparation and gain in-depth knowledge in a selected sub-discipline of the Social Sciences; students are required to complete an original research study in the form of a dissertation.
Applicants are free to choose entrance tests depending on the university of their choice however some common tests that are accepted include the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test that aims at measuring verbal reasoning. Depending on the specific program, some also consider graduate level management admission test (GMAT), the state level eligibility tests (SLET) or the national eligibility tests (NET) in social science subjects. It is evident that to be offered a chance in competitive Ph.D.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks |
| Top Colleges | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Delhi, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), University of Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) |
| Entrance Exam | UGC NET, JRF, CSIR NET |
1. Postgraduate in a relative social science discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university
2. Pass UGC NET/JRF examination or any other equivalent national eligibility test to prove research proficiency
3. Academic transcript and record of recent research experience evidenced by papers, submissions, and presentations.
4. Qualitative score in the written test that is conducted by university or institute where the Ph.D. program is offered.
5. ICRO which stands for Interview Clearance Round of the overall assessment focuses on the research interests, aptitude and fundamentals of the candidate.
6. Honour other requirements such as recommendations and meet other standards that may be set by a university.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Research design, Qualitative and quantitative research, Sampling techniques, Data analysis, Report writing |
| Theories of Social Sciences | Classical social theories, Contemporary social theories, Postmodernism, Critical theory, Functionalism |
| Sociological Perspectives | Functionalist perspective, Conflict perspective, Symbolic interactionism, Feminist theory, Ethnomethodology |
| Development Studies | Economic development, Social development, Sustainable development, Development policies, Globalization |
| Social Policy and Planning | Policy formulation, Policy analysis, Welfare state, Social planning, Policy implementation and evaluation |
| Gender Studies | Gender theory, Feminism, Gender and development, Gender and globalization, Masculinities and femininities |
| Political Sociology | Power and authority, Political systems, Democracy and governance, Political movements, Citizenship |
| Cultural Studies | Culture and society, Media and culture, Cultural identities, Popular culture, Cultural representation |
| Anthropology | Cultural anthropology, Social anthropology, Ethnography, Anthropological theory, Human evolution |
| Social Statistics | Descriptive statistics, Inferential statistics, Multivariate analysis, Statistical software, Data interpretation |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,00,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Political Science | 4,50,000 - 10,00,000 |
| Sociology | 4,00,000 - 9,00,000 |
| Anthropology | 4,00,000 - 8,50,000 |
| Psychology | 5,00,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Geography | 4,20,000 - 9,00,000 |
| Education | 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 |
| Gender Studies | 4,00,000 - 8,00,000 |
