Doctor of Social Science

The Doctorate of Social Science is a higher qualification offered by select universities, which serves as a doctoral level qualification specifically relating to academic work in the field of social sciences.

Like a Ph.D., the DSocSci or DSSc is recognized^[1] as a terminal research degree involving a substantial original thesis, so is of higher academic standing than the professional doctorates that do not require original research. Whilst it is a relatively new qualification, it is gaining in popularity and is offered by renowned universities in numerous countries.

Argentina

Provided by the National University of Luján^{[2] [3]}

Australia

Provided by the University of Queensland^[4]

North America

• Offered by the California Institute of Technology
• Royal Roads University^[5]
• Formerly Offered by The New School for Social Research, but abolished

United Kingdom

The DSocSci is offered as a full time or part time qualification by:

• The University of Bristol^[6]
• The University of Leicester^[7]

References