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42 PhD programmes in Sociology in Canada

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Social Sciences

This Social Sciences course from the Royal Roads University hybrid doctoral programme combines the rigour of research in a traditional PhD with applied, professional relevancy.

Doctorate Full-time Blended
4 years$16,063/yr

Sociology

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology is a selective and collegial programme. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,416/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(95)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

University of Waterloo’s Sociology Department provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,624/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(211)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Women and Children's Health Sciences

The goal of the graduate program in Women and Children's Health Sciences at University of British Columbia is to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in women+ and children’s health sciences including biomedical, clinical, health services, and populations. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,098/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(95)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology - Co-op

University of Waterloo’s Sociology - Co-op degree provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,624/yr
Western University - Canada4,0(55)
London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

Upon completion, our Sociology graduates at Western University - Canada work in a variety of academic institutions, government agencies and private businesses around the world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,831/yr
University of Windsor4,3(33)
Windsor, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

The PhD program in Sociology at the University of Windsor critically examines the emergence of contemporary global society, analyzing and evaluating its effects on people’s lives.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$11,340/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(92)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa offers a PhD in Sociology. In addition, the School participates in the Canadian studies collaborative program .

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,367/yr
York University4,0(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Social and Political Thought

A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,618/yr
University of Saskatchewan4,1(45)
Saskatoon, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at University of Saskatchewan offers a thesis and non-thesis program leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Sociology and a thesis-based Ph.D. program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,904/yr
Queen's University4,2(38)
Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology PhD program from Queen's University is a collegial, well-resourced and highly successful program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,145/yr
University of Alberta4,2(142)
Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a PhD degree in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,554/yr
Carleton University4,4(78)
Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

The substantive focus of the PhD Sociology program at Carleton University is the organization and development of contemporary societies, both in a comparative context and with particular reference to Canadian society. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,152/yr
McMaster University4,5(71)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at McMaster University offers a graduate experience that fosters close mentorship with faculty members who are leading scholars in our six areas of specialty.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,019/yr
University of Guelph4,3(64)
Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Practice and Transformational Change

Interested in scholarship that cuts across conventional disciplinary boundaries? We offer a Social Practice and Transformational Change degree at the University of Guelph.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$11,141/yr
University of New Brunswick4,4(14)
Fredericton, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

The University of New Brunswick Sociology Graduate Program offers full-time or part-time research-intensive degrees that equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced positions with private, public, and charitable employers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,508/yr
McMaster University4,5(71)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Health and Society

This Health and Society program at McMaster University focuses on the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political, and environmental aspects of health.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,019/yr
York University4,0(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Critical Disability Studies

The PhD Critical Disability Studies program at York University offers a comprehensive curriculum covering major scholarly perspectives. It is offered on a full-time basis only.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,618/yr
University of Toronto4,1(298)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Criminology and Sociolegal Studies

The primary aim of the graduate program at the University of Toronto Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies is to provide students with opportunities for advanced multi‑disciplinary study and supervised research experience in the areas of crime, the administration of criminal justice, and social studies of law and regulation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,460/yr

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