PhD Course (D.M.226/2021)
Sociology and Social Research
COURSE SUMMARY
The PhD programme in Sociology and Social Research, offered by the Department of Sociology and social research, aims to train highly qualified researchers capable of conducting both applied and basic research in universities, research centres and other institutions. The programme prepares individuals to apply their knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner, drawing on the education provided by the department.
In addition to establishing a strong foundation in sociology, which includes a broad range of advanced quantitative, qualitative, and computational methods, the programme places significant emphasis on theory-driven empirical research. The students will take mandatory courses in the first year and specialised courses and seminars in the second year. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to engage with theories, approaches and methodologies from across the social sciences within a dynamic and international research environment, and are also encouraged to participate in conferences, workshops, and to spend at least three months abroad conducting research.
The course in brief
OVERVIEW
- Analysis of social change
- Analysis of social networks
- Analysis of migratory processes
- Analysis of collective actions
- Change in value systems
- Demography
- Computational sociology
- Cultural sociology
- Sociology of communication and interaction studies
- Sociology of the family
- Gender studies
- Economic sociology and labor market studies
- Organizational and workplace environment studies
- Social stratification and inequality studies
- Political and electoral studies
- Welfare and social policy studies
To apply for the PhD programme, you must have:
- a specialist or master's degree or a degree issued under the previous regulations;
- a second-level diploma awarded by higher-education institutions for the fine arts, music and dance (AFAM, Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale);
- an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad (master's degree) that allows admission to the PhD program in the education system or in the country of issue and that is considered suitable by the selection committee for the sole purpose of accessing the course.
The admission call indicates:
- admission requirements;
- deadlines;
- admission procedure;
- details of the funded positions;
- availability of scholarships.
For this doctoral course there are
- 8 places;
- 8 scholarships.
The breakdown of the available places and the details of the funded positions are specified in the admission call.
DOCUMENTS
- Assessment of qualifications (carried out by the Commission without the presence of the candidates): starting from 28 May 2025;
- Multiple choice test: 10 June 2025 – 2:00 p.m. Lab2;
- Interview for shortlisted candidates:
- 16 June 2025, starting from 9:00 a.m. - Sala Poggi;
- 17 June 2025. starting from 9:00 a.m. - Sala Poggi.
Location: Department of Sociology and Social Research of the University of Trento - Via Verdi 26 - Trento (I)
