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Trent University PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research
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PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research

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    About: The PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research focuses on exploring complex social issues through various disciplinary lenses. This program allows students to engage in a diverse range of research methods and theories, encouraging innovative thinking in social sciences. Students develop critical skills necessary for conducting impactful research that addresses societal challenges.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in academia, social research organizations, government agencies, and non-profits. Potential roles include social researcher, policy analyst, and academic professor, among others.

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As Canada adapts to an era of profound social, economic and environmental change, leadership and expertise in interdisciplinary perspectives and processes for identifying and solving complex social issues are proving to be paramount.

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Research (IDSR) builds on Trent Universityโ€™s world-class reputation in interdisciplinary scholarship in the social sciences. With a combined emphasis on social inquiry, interdisciplinary research and professional scholarship, the IDSR Ph.D. provides a theoretical, methodological and experiential training ground for the development of leading scholarship that builds understanding of key social, material and environmental issues facing societies, both historically and in the present day.

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