Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science 36 months PHD Programme By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,401 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

In a study (study.eu, 2021) that investigated the academic background of world’s top CEOs, Chinese company leaders are found to be the best educated globally, of which 28% of them are doctorate degree-holders. So ask yourself: how can you utilise your expertise and extensive experience, and take your creativity, analytical thinking and research skills up a notch to achieve your ultimate career goal?

Our new Doctor of Social Science Programme has got you covered!

Designed to transform promising professionals into thought-leaders in their fields, the Programme provides sought-after research skillsets for talented individuals to accelerate their career. This elitist qualification is as distinguished as a Ph.D. degree and carries the added lustre of advanced scholarship in actionable social science. As the cradle of evident-based innovators, this professional doctorate degree comes in with a mission to offer individuals extensive research experiences, enriched by real-world applications in cross-disciplinary settings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

In a study (study.eu, 2021) that investigated the academic background of world’s top CEOs, Chinese company leaders are found to be the best educated globally, of which 28% of them are doctorate degree-holders. So ask yourself: how can you utilise your expertise and extensive experience, and take your creativity, analytical thinking and research skills up a notch to achieve your ultimate career goal?

Our new Doctor of Social Science Programme has got you covered!

Designed to transform promising professionals into thought-leaders in their fields, the Programme provides sought-after research skillsets for talented individuals to accelerate their career. This elitist qualification is as distinguished as a Ph.D. degree and carries the added lustre of advanced scholarship in actionable social science. As the cradle of evident-based innovators, this professional doctorate degree comes in with a mission to offer individuals extensive research experiences, enriched by real-world applications in cross-disciplinary settings.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
79+
6.5+

For the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Business Administration (Chinese), Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science Programmes, the applicant shall have:

  • a master's degree obtained from a recognized university; or
  • a bachelor's degree, normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above, and have been registered in a course of study for a master's degree at this University for at least one year and have demonstrated research ability; or
  • been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and have been approved for admission by the Graduate Council; or
  • obtained the degrees of M.B., Ch.B., or equivalent, or under special circumstances, the degree of bachelor, for admission to programmes of the Faculty of Medicine.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should possess a minimum of five years’ recent, full-time employment or professional experience in a relevant field. 

Applicants with a substantial portfolio of creative works and professional accomplishments in the relevant area will have advantage.

The following documents should be submitted in the application dossier:

  • Certified academic transcript for the applicant's previous study;
  • A CV that summarizes the applicant's work experience and other relevant accomplishments;
  • A one-page statement of purpose; and
  • Relevant English qualifications.

An interview by the Admission Panel chaired by the Chair of the Faculty Committee of Interdisciplinary Programmes may be required.

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
51,401 USD
International
51,401 USD

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