Doctor of Social Science

The Doctor of Social Science degree 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]

Canada

Provided by Royal Roads University^[5]

Finland

Provided by the University of Tampere^[6]

Ireland

Provided by University College Cork^[7]

United States

• 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^[8]
• The University of Leicester^[9]
• The Queen's University Belfast^[10]

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