Here's a bit more information about the DSS program at University of Leicester for interested parties: Doctorate in Work, Employment & Learning The course lasts for four years in total and is studied on a part-time basis. To provide the latest and most sophisticated theoretical knowledge for practitioners. To ensure that this knowledge can be used to inform practice and that practitioners can critically engage with developments in their field. To equip members of the profession to work with the tools and techniques necessary to conduct and evaluate research pertinent to their professional interests. To enhance the growing discipline areas of HRD and labour market studies. Fees The course takes four years to complete at a total cost of £10,500* sterling (£3,500 in three instalments or maximum of six instalments at £1,750). This includes course materials. An additional payment of £200* per annum is required to send materials outside the UK. DHL will be used in these instances. *All fees quoted are subject to change and should be confirmed at time of application. _ Entry Requirements We will require evidence of a relevant Masters degree, preferably at distinction level, together with a detailed outline of the applicant’s initial research proposal.
PS -- Leicester Forgot to include..... The DSS is completely distance education... no residency requirement, or one visit per year, as is common to most UK doctoral programs.
Re: Leicester - DSocSci Thanks, Haggai12, for the posting on the doctoral program offered by the Centre for Labour Market Studies at the University of Leicester. If you don't mind, I would like to clarify a couple of points in the message. Although CLMS does focus in areas including work, employment, and learning, the degree itself does not read as such. Upon successful completion of the program, one would be awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science (Human Resource Development). The reason I wanted to clarify this point was because prospective students may want to know the exact course title as they consider enrolling in a program. Another issue involves residency. At present, the only formal residency requirement appears to be the viva voce examination at the end of the thesis/dissertation phase. While course members are welcome to come to campus for the various seminars and other events, there is not a formal requirement to do so. Of course, if one decides to pursue the traditional PhD, then there certainly will be other requirements. Three cohorts of students are already in progress on the course (April 2003 intake, October 2003, April 2004), and I understand there will be another one starting in October. Students from earlier cohorts will "pop in" to group discussions in order to provide feedback and suggestions to newer students. It seems to be an excellent program, and it comes from a University with an interesting history in the social sciences with thinkers ranging from Norbert Elias to Anthony Giddens affiliated with the University in years past. Thanks again for your posting! It's always good to see information on the growing variety of programs available around the world. Regards, J. Ayers
