The PhD in Sociology programme at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is designed to meet international standards. It emphasises an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach, and advanced academic research in the social sciences, humanities, and sociology with the aim of training scholars and high-level specialists with independent and autonomous research capacity, the ability to generate new knowledge, identify social patterns, research and address ever-growing social issues in the development and modernisation. Graduates of the programme will also have the capacity of dissemination, management, professional guidance, knowledge popularisation and organisational development support in the context of globalisation and international integration.
About the programme
The PhD in Sociology programme at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) aims to equip students with a strong foundation in core theoretical frameworks, advanced and modern research methods and the capacity to conduct international-level independent research. The programme focuses on development of independent and autonomous capacities, creativity, critical thinking, the ability to analyse complex social issues, and competence in international academic publishing. It is well suited to individuals pursuing an academic career, advanced research, knowledge dissemination, or professional roles as experts in policy design, policy implementation and knowledge governance. The programme is developed in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, and is compared to the other PhD in Sociology programmes at reputable universities in Vietnam and globally.
Highlights of the programme:
- The programme facilitates PhD students to engage in an international learning and research environment, with opportunies for multi-institutional research collaboration, participation in scientific conferences and international publications.
- PhD students benefit from a highly qualified academic staff of TDTU including Professors, Associate Professors and Doctors, as well as leading universites and research institutes in Vietnam and internationally.
- PhD students may be eligible for scholarships, research funding and highly attractive publication supports at 30%, 50% and up to 100%, depending on academic and research performance, in accordance with TDTU’s current regulations.
- With an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary curriculum, students with Master’s degree in related or other disciplines can complete supplementary modules in order to facilitate transition and admission consideration into PhD in Sociology programme in accordance with relevant regulations.
- The programme is designed to align with the national development orientations and strategies of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the State of Vietnam, in the context of entering a new era and proactive international integration.
PhD career pathways:
Graduates of the PhD in Sociology programme at Ton Duc Thang University are trained as sociologist, and high-level specialists exposed to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and in-depth approaches in the social sciences and humanities, enabling diverse career prospects.
1. Opportunites to become researchers, leaders and managers in political, economic, cultural, social and media sectors, as well as in organisations and social services; Specialists in research, policy design, strategic consultancy, and the coordination of policy implementation, including social welfare and social security systems.
2. Opportunities to become experts, managers, and consultants in the social programme and projects development for enterprises, public and private organisations, national and international joint ventures and non-governmental organisations.
3. Opportunities to become scientists, professional managers, lecturers, researchers at the universities, institutes, and centers for research, development and international cooperation.
Doctoral degree
- For applicants holding a master’s degree: 03 years (36 months)
- For applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with distinction or higher: 04 years (48 months)
Admission consideration