Study Doctor of Social Sciences at Royal Roads University in Canada, College of Interdisciplinary Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Through the Doctor of Social Sciences, you'll advance your applied research and leadership skills to tackle challenging issues and transform organizations. This program is accessible if you're a mid-career professional. You'll study through a combination of online courses and two short residencies on campus with a group of other working professionals. In addition to your coursework, you'll complete candidacy exams and a traditional or portfolio dissertation. This program is ideal if you're a policy analyst, senior administrator, or executive from the public, private or non-profit sector.

Which department am I in?

College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$22,366.00 (US$ 16,076) per year

Student Services Fee - Per Program - CAD 314.00

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Royal Roads Main Campus

2005 Sooke Road,

Victoria,

British Columbia,

V9B 5Y2, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$22,366.00 (US$ 16,076) per year

Student Services Fee - Per Program - CAD 314.00

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Royal Roads Main Campus

2005 Sooke Road,

Victoria,

British Columbia,

V9B 5Y2, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally, a masters degree in one of the social sciences, or related field;Evidence of experience related to the degree program;Normally a minimum of 10 years with senior-level decision-making authority;A competitive, interdisciplinary, applied research proposal that reflects current research foci in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences at Royal Roads University. No flexible admission process for this program. All applicants must have a recognized master's degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.