
This doctoral program offers advanced preparation in theoretical analysis and technical methodology, grounded in a strong tradition of international empirical sociology research. It aims to train researchers capable of analyzing contemporary cultural and social change by closely integrating theory with empirical investigation. Students will gain a solid theoretical foundation and mastery of current quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, equipping them for original, theoretically-driven, and empirically-based research on various aspects of modern society. The program emphasizes comparative analysis across different social situations and contexts, including supranational settings, and encourages extended research periods abroad. While firmly rooted in sociological research concepts and methods, students will also engage with other social sciences like anthropology, psychology, political science, economics, demography, statistics, and informatics for a comprehensive understanding of phenomena. The primary research areas within this PhD program include social change and inequalities, cultural processes, media and the public sphere, urban environments, and methodologies in social research. Lectures are conducted entirely in English. The administrative base for the program is at the University of Turin, with collaboration from the University of Milan.
Graduates are prepared for careers in academic research or as researchers in economic and financial institutions. They possess strong theoretical knowledge in economic-legal-financial fields, enabling them to conduct theoretical and applied research in universities, research centers, public/private firms, and national/international organizations.
Please refer to the 'Call for Applications' for specific admission test dates and contents, as well as information on interviews and results. The call for applications is available on the websites of the University of Turin and NASP.
Information regarding tuition fees and living costs is not available on the provided program page. Please consult the university's official fee and scholarship pages for details.
The PhD program is designed to be completed over 3 years.
Lectures for this program are conducted entirely in English.
The primary research areas include social change and inequalities, cultural processes, media and the public sphere, urban environments, and methodologies in social research.
Graduates are prepared for careers as academic researchers or as researchers in economic and financial institutions, including public/private firms and national/international organizations.
A Master's degree is required for admission. Specific details regarding admission tests and interviews can be found in the official 'Call for Applications'.
Information regarding tuition fees and living costs is not available on the program page. Please consult the university's official fee and scholarship pages for details. Doctoral scholarships are mentioned, but specific amounts or application details are not provided.