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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$15,778/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$3,355/yr
McGill University4,3(98)
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$13,124/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$4,745/yr
University of Windsor4,3(37)
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$11,139/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(86)
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$8,219/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(89)
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$10,435/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(206)
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$6,972/yr
York University4,0(144)
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$8,466/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(89)
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$10,435/yr
University of Alberta4,2(133)
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$7,420/yr
McMaster University4,4(66)
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$2,966/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$4,072/yr
University of Guelph4,3(58)
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$10,943/yr
University of New Brunswick4,4(12)
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$7,375/yr
Carleton University4,4(79)
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$10,954/yr
University of Saskatchewan4,0(46)
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$3,835/yr
York University4,0(144)
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$8,466/yr
University of Alberta4,2(133)
Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,420/yr
McMaster University4,4(66)
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$2,966/yr

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