Sociology (PhD) is a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at the University of Toronto prepares students for careers in teaching and research through theoretically informed and methodologically sophisticated sociological research. Students build broad disciplinary knowledge and rigorous training in research methods through coursework, research seminars, comprehensive examinations, and paid teaching or research assistant appointments. The program emphasizes developing an independent research agenda, producing original scholarship, and preparing findings for publication, culminating in a doctoral dissertation completed under faculty supervision. The program is administered by the Department of Sociology within the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants may enter with a completed bachelor's degree through a direct-entry route, in addition to the standard route from a completed master's degree. No standardized admission test, such as the GRE, is required or recommended. The credential awarded is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry to the PhD is available from a completed bachelor's degree, with a minimum A- admission average required; applicants may also enter from a completed master's degree. No supervisor needs to be secured before admission — supervisors are identified after students are admitted to the program. No standardized admission test (e.g. GRE) is required or recommended.
