PhD in Applied Social Sciences

This PhD in Applied Social Sciences at Universite du Quebec en Outaouais is a 90-credit, thesis-based doctoral program (troisieme cycle, classe B, programme recherche) with admission in the fall term, offered in both full-time and part-time study. The program lets students deepen their knowledge and research skills in applied social sciences across three thematic axes: the transformation of the world of work, the transformation of living environments, and the transformation of territories. It trains researchers able to apply social science knowledge and integrate contributions from multiple disciplines to analyze applied social issues. Admission requires a master's degree in industrial relations, social work, regional development, or a related social science discipline, completed with an average of 3.2 on 4.3. Applicants must demonstrate adequate spoken and written French and be able to read English. The application must include a 1,200-word statement defining the candidate's research orientations and three letters of recommendation, and candidates without the required preparatory coursework in epistemology, theory, and research methods must complete it before proceeding.