PhD in Sociology by Research

Program Details

Overview

Our online PhD in Sociology program moulds students to become independent practitioners in their field. Our program prepares you to take on difficult challenges in the field of social work. Our service-focussed program helps students gain a deep understanding of how to work with at-risk, underprivileged and vulnerable populations.

Duration:

3 Years

Eligibility

Master Degree in the Relevant Field and Relevant Professional Experience is required

Salient Features

Choose from several interdisciplinary, issue-focused courses
Gain both theoretical and practice understanding of complex problems
Provides holistic approach to problem solving

What do you gain?

Graduates grow as human beings by working with oppressed and at-risk populations.
Students gain a deep understanding of how families operate within social, cultural, economic and ethical frameworks.
Students gain skills relating to evidence based social work and also a deep understanding of research.
Students develop self-awareness by understanding how their own behaviour is driven by past experiences.

Course Structure

Block	Subjects	Credits
I	Contemporary Sociological Theories	4
II	Research Methodology	4
III	Social Organization	4
	Capstone Project	2
IV	Gender Inequalities, Race, and Ethnic Relation	4
V	Population and Society	4
VI	Urban Sociology	4
VII-XVIII	Research Work	64
	Total Credits	90

Why Choose Us?

Our doctoral program in sociology has a well-established global reputation. Our School of Research offers excellent programs that are taught by global faculty with extensive knowledge in their specific field. We offer affordable costs and excellent support services for international students as well.

Teaching Methodology

The core learning methodology includes BRICS models, Forum Discussions, Case Studies, Contextual Project Work, Article Review and Research Project. BRICS model is a uniquely designed methodology

Doctoral Structure

Our PhD in Sociology program is designed to remove roadblocks for you and demystify the dissertation process. This unique approach centers on supporting you in three ways: through program structure, a dedicated faculty and support team, and online resources. To help generate momentum toward graduation, you’ll begin your dissertation early in the program. Our faculty, support team, and online resources will help guide you every step of the way.

Career Path

Graduates of our doctoral program can work in several fields such as community management, human resource management, juvenile welfare, adolescent welfare, mental health centres, criminal justice administration amongst others. Our graduates are widely recruited by both private and public agencies worldwide. Doctoral salaries for social work vary depending on the nature, sector, and size of the organization.

Faculty and Support

At Texila, we pride ourselves on being able to provide you with experienced, international faculty, and world-class support.

Faculty

Our faculty members come from international backgrounds and are committed to ensuring your period of study. They are advising and guiding the students to complete their Academic Requirements on time. Our prime focus is to deliver timely and constructive feedback to complete the program successfully.

Student Mentors

Our Student Mentors are experts in delivering the academic support, and they are specifically assigned to help you on completion of academic requirements on time, they will assist and guide students on academic issues whenever required.

Academic Advisors

Our academic advisors will guide, develop, and manage comprehensive academic activities, also render the faculty support to the students on submission and evaluation to complete the program on time.

Academic Head

Our experienced academic heads provide expert guidance to our students to ensure that their period of study is smooth and effortless. They provide guidance in all subject matters and can be reached either through emails, skype, or telephone calls.

Online Resources

We understand that academic resources are a vital aspect of succeeding in your doctoral program, and keeping this in mind, we ensure that our online resources are always up-to-date and of the highest quality.

e-journal

Our e-journals are published periodically and is accessible to all our students. Since 2012, we have developed an extensive collection of journals that will be extremely useful for your thesis and dissertation research and planning.

Thesis/Dissertation Support

A successful dissertation requires both extensive research and planning. With the help of our dissertation and academic planning tools, you will be able to identify focus areas and successfully create noteworthy research papers and dissertations.

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FAQ's

You can apply online by clicking here. Fill the application form with all the relevant information and our Enrollment Advisor will call you for more details.

It will take about four to six weeks from the application deadline to take a decision on your application. Once a decision has been made you will be notified by e-mail.

No. We conduct the proctored Examinations including viva-voice.

Students should identify their own Guide and get approved by the University. The University will also support the students by providing a Co-Guide.

Academic Discussions & Clarifications will be done through Student – Faculty Interactions and Forum Discussions.