PhD in Social Sciences

Program Overview

UCAM's PhD in Social Sciences trains students to become expert researchers in the interdisciplinary social sciences field. It guides students through the entire research process, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to compose and defend a doctoral dissertation. Graduates can pursue careers as university lecturers, research scientists, or business professionals with a focus on research and innovation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Social Sciences program at UCAM aims to train PhD students to become specialist researchers in the interdisciplinary field of Social Sciences. The program focuses on developing the entire research process necessary for writing and defending a PhD thesis.

Objectives:

The program's objectives are:

• To train PhD students to be specialist researchers in the interdisciplinary field of the Social Sciences.
• To develop the entire research process necessary for the writing and defense of a PhD thesis.

Careers:

Students who complete this PhD program have the opportunity to:

• Pursue a university lecturer career.
• Join specialized scientific research bodies and institutions.
• Embark on a career in business with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.

Other:

• The program includes organized aspects of research training that do not require following the ECTS credit structure.
• The training includes both transversal and specific training in the field of each program.
• The essential activity of the doctoral student is research.
• The program has a Quality Committee.
• The program provides documentation, including regulations and legislation, thesis writing resources, information on the Extraordinary Doctorate Award, and research grants.
• The program has a Thesis Deposits section showcasing completed theses.
• The program has a Forthcoming Defense Events section.