PhD in Sociology
Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =
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York University offers PhD in Sociology, a doctorate in Social & Cultural Studies programme in Toronto, Canada.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
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Degree: Doctorate
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD program in Sociology at York University is one of the largest graduate sociology programs in Canada, with a focus on critical scholarship, interdisciplinarity, and sociological theory. Students are admitted for Fall entry and may study full-time or part-time. Degree completion requires a comprehensive examination and a dissertation. The application file requires a statement of interest of 500 words, a sample of academic writing of 5,000 to 7,500 words, a resume or CV, and three letters of recommendation. Admission also requires a strong graduate-level academic record, expressed by the program as a minimum B+ average, and, for applicants whose first language is not English, one of the program's accepted English-language proficiency test scores.
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About York University
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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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