Sociology PhD

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Toronto St George

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program prepares students for careers in teaching and research. The program trains students to conduct theoretically informed and methodologically sophisticated state-of-the-art sociological research. Graduates will be able to conduct independent research and to communicate their research in a variety of contexts. Therefore, the program is designed to provide both a broad knowledge of the discipline and training in basic research. Students are expected to acquire autonomy in conducting research, preparing scholarly publications, and participating in professional conferences. These objectives are achieved through a combination of coursework, participation in seminars, preparation of comprehensive examinations, paid work as research and teaching assistants, preparing papers for conference presentation, and supervised dissertation research.

Program Key Stats

$21560 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Community education officer
  • Cultural events coordinator
  • Family support worker
  • Human resources specialist
  • International aid worker
  • Social change activist
  • Social planner
  • Social services coordinator

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