Doctor of Social Science DSocSc

The DSocSci is designed to meet the needs of established professionals who require a sophisticated academic understanding of the issues affecting their field.<br/><br/>It 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>On completion of the DSocSci you will:<br/><br/><br/>- Have the latest and most sophisticated theoretical knowledge for practitioners<br/><br/><br/>- Be able to ensure that this knowledge can be used to inform practice and that you can critically engage with developments in your field<br/><br/><br/>- Be equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to conduct and evaluate research pertinent to your professional interests<br/><br/><br/>- Be able to enhance the growing discipline areas of human resource development and labour market studies<br/><br/><br/>The DSocSci is equivalent to a PhD - and like the PhD holders are allowed to use the title Doctor. The DSocSci is available for study by distance learning only and can be completed in a minimum of 48 months to a maximum of 72 months. You can start your degree in February, May or October