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Sociology (PhD)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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Sociology (PhD) is a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

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Program details

Overview

This PhD, offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts, is a research-intensive program building skills in critical thinking, data collection, and scientific communication. Students may pursue a Gender and Women's Studies option, with a dissertation engaging issues of gender, women, or feminism, or a Population Dynamics option covering demographic methods, including life-table analysis, and key population issues. Core research areas include international development, medical sociology, immigration, demography, quantitative methods, health, population, political sociology, and social deviance and control. The department is internationally ranked, and graduates pursue academic and non-academic careers at institutions ranging from major research universities to Statistics Canada and CEGEPs. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree and proof of English-language proficiency. Fall is the only intake, with applications opening September 15 and a January 7 deadline for domestic and international applicants.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: An eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required, along with proof of English-language proficiency. Programme-specific document requirements are listed on the department's application page.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Sociology (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Sociology (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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