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Rīga Stradiņš University PhD in Social Sciences
Rīga Stradiņš University

PhD in Social Sciences

Riga, Latvia

4 Years

English

Full time

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EUR 6,000 / per year

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Social Sciences program aims to provide opportunities for talented and motivated students to carry out innovative interdisciplinary research in social sciences based on individual research work. The research should address issues that require a multifaceted approach and extend the traditional boundaries of social science disciplines, emphasizing a dynamic approach in the fields of law, political science, business, health management, communication, sociology, social anthropology, and social work. The program offers opportunities for inclusive and sustainable education that contributes to the development of society.

Objectives

To provide doctoral students with the opportunity to acquire an innovative interdisciplinary and dynamic approach to research, broadening the competencies required for scientific research in order to carry out significant, original, and innovative research in the field and to increase scientific excellence at the level of scientific articles published in reputable international journals.

To provide doctoral students with the opportunity to acquire competencies in a perspective of interdisciplinary integration that contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in society at the national and international level and to strengthen transversal skills.

To provide doctoral students with the opportunity to acquire the competence to independently improve their scientific qualifications in order to implement and manage research and development projects that meet international criteria at a national and international level, including the application of new digital skills in research areas of relevance to the sector.

Sub-programs

  • Law
  • Political Science
  • Communication Culture and Multimedia
  • Business Management and Economics
  • Health Management
  • Sociology

Doctor's study program accredited until 25.11.2027.

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