PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research is a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme taught at Trent University in Peterborough, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,477 per semester (CAD 2,750 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,750 / semester
International tuition: CAD 3,477 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research (IDSR) at Trent University prepares students to understand and expand interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to examining complex social issues. The program is designed to equip graduates for both academic, university-based research positions and non-academic research roles in the public, private, and civil society sectors. Students engage with social research that draws on multiple disciplinary traditions rather than being confined to a single field, reflecting the program's focus on tackling social problems that cross conventional academic boundaries. The expected time of completion for the degree is four years of full-time study. Graduates of the program are intended to be equipped to conduct independent, original research and to apply interdisciplinary methods to real-world social issues, whether they go on to careers in universities or in research roles outside academia.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive for a limited number of places. Consideration of applications is due December 15th for admission the following fall. To be considered, applicants should have a relevant social science or professional Master's degree with a minimum A- (80%) on their Master's degree course work, demonstrated aptitude for theoretical inquiry and applied scholarship, as well as excellent writing skills, and an area of intellectual and research interest consonant with the emphasis and aims of the program. Students not meeting the entrance average may be considered for entry on a case-by-case basis, often looking at other mitigating factors such as length of time since previous graduate work, work experience and undergraduate degrees.
