Sociology (PhD) is a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,948 per year (CAD 4,948 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 4,948 / year
International tuition: CAD 4,948 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Sociology (PhD) is a research-focused doctoral program in Dalhousie University's Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, described by the department as small and selective. Students pursue independent and original research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Research areas include critical health studies; economy, work, and development; and social justice and inequality, reflecting the department's core sociological strengths. The program combines graduate coursework, comprehensive requirements, and supervised thesis research, with full-time completion expected to take five years or longer. Admission is each September, and instruction is delivered in person at the Halifax campus. Applicants are expected to identify a research focus and a prospective supervisor within the department prior to applying. Graduates are prepared for careers in academic research and teaching, as well as applied and policy-oriented sociological work in government, non-profit, and community settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy Dalhousie's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements as well as the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology's own program-specific requirements described on the department's application page; the overview page does not publish a numeric minimum average. Applicants normally propose a research area consistent with the department's designated fields and identify a prospective faculty supervisor before applying. International applicants must additionally meet Dalhousie's graduate English-language requirements: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 92 (or 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale for tests from January 21, 2026 onward), CAEL 70 with no band under 60, or Pearson PTE Academic 65 with no skill below 54.
