Program - Social and Behavioural Sciences
The Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBS) PhD program provides core education for addressing social and behavioural issues. PhD students will develop expertise in:
- Analysis of major social factors affecting population well-being (e.g., systemic determinants of inequality)
- Application of systems theory for social change
- Design of intervention programs
- Research methodology and impact evaluation
The program trains researchers to:
- Understand factors underlying social issues
- Design and implement theory-based interventions
- Evaluate intervention and policy effectiveness
Ph.D. fellows will work in teams with expert researchers on projects promoting women’s empowerment and rural development through social solutions, such as life skills courses and vocational training for personal growth and healthy community development.
Faculty Members
- Amritapuri
- Coimbatore
Dr. Bhavani Rao
Dean, Schools of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Amritapuri & Coimbatore)
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Lisa M. Frey
Professor, Department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology, School of Social & Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 6
Dr. Parvathy V.
Chairperson, Department of Social Sciences, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 3
Dr. Meltem Akoyak-Yildiz
Head of the Department, Cognitive Sciences and Psychology, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Dr. Christopher Coley
Head of Programme, Social Data Science & Policy, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Faridabad
Intake Capacity: 2
Dr. V. S. Kochukrishna Kurup
Vice Principal, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Amritapuri | Vice Principal, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Faridabad | Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Yamuna N. K.
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Victoria Ustenko
Associate Professor, Economic Development, Economics and Culture, Public Administration and Civil Service, Ethical Systems, Social Research
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Nimita Pandey
Assistant Professor, Policy Research, Equity & Inclusion in STI, Innovation & Sustainable Development
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Vivek S.
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr.HariKrishnan U
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. J. Sophie von Lieres
Assistant Professor, Department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 1
Dr. Srividya Sheshadri
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Intake Capacity: 2
Dr. G. Revathi
Professor of Practice, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amritapuri
Dr. Rangasami P.
Vice Principal, Chairperson, Department of Social Work, Coimbatore | Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Coimbatore
Dr. V. Priya
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Coimbatore
Dr. S. Kanagaraj
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Coimbatore
Dr. Raneesh C.
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Coimbatore
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Rajeev Ramakrishnan
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Intake Capacity: 4
Dr. Rajalakshmi S. A.
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Coimbatore
Intake Capacity: 2
Research Areas
Child Rights and Child Protection
Violence against Women and Children
Migration and Children in Migration
Emotional and Behavioural problems of children
Community Organization- Community-Based Interventions
Disaster Management
Public Health
Mental Health and Interventions in Women, children and Adolescents and Vulnerable communities
Corporate Social Responsibility
Work Life Balance in Social Sector and Corporate World
Social Progress and Social Policy
Participatory Action Research on Rural problems
Youth Empowerment
Women Empowerment
GIS and Rural Development
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.
Fee Structure
|
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) External Scholars |
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) Internal Scholars |
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| AMRITAPURI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| COIMBATORE | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.
Important Links
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Email: phd@amrita.edu