Joint Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy and Sociology 36 months PHD Programme By Brandeis University |TopUniversities
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Joint Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy and Sociology

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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Social Policy and Sociology is a joint degree of the Department of Sociology and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Students are encouraged to apply during the first year of study in either department. The application deadline is April 1 for the following September. Students are responsible for obtaining a letter of recommendation from their program director.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Social Policy and Sociology is a joint degree of the Department of Sociology and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Students are encouraged to apply during the first year of study in either department. The application deadline is April 1 for the following September. Students are responsible for obtaining a letter of recommendation from their program director.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English Language Requirements:  600 (paper-based TOEFL); 250 (computer-based TOEFL); 68 (PTE).

36 Months
Jan-2000

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