Overview

The doctoral program in Sociology is designed to provide:

the theoretical foundations and most recent developments in international sociological analysis
opportunities to specialize in fields of sociology: public policy, consumption, culture, education, employment, exclusion, markets, risks and health, segregation, stratification, social uses of time, cities, etc.
deep, high-level quantitative and qualitative methodological work based on fieldwork and data, with the support of leading experts
an international and comparative scope of training
tailored support at the research centers from a strongly committed and internationally recognized academic team

Objectives

The Sciences Po doctoral program in Sociology trains excellent sociologists for both academic and university careers, as well as careers as experts in major public and private organizations and NGOs.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

sociology of organisations
private, public, market and non-market regulations
transformations in contemporary societies
social stratification
intergenerational relations
migrations
the spatial dimension of inequalities, lifestyles, socialisation and deviance
educational policies and dynamics
political sociology and public policies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-17 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines:

10 January, for an admission result mid-March
17 May, for an admission result mid-July

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Sociology View 8 other PhDs in Sociology in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic recommendations (an optional professional recommendation may be added)
CV/resume
Proof of identity
Thesis project (PDF or Word format, 5,000 words maximum, i.e. about ten pages, excluding bibliographic references)
Thesis project synopsis (two pages, PDF or Word format)
Copy of last completed academic degree (Master or equivalent)
Master transcripts (the documents must be attached in the original language, along with an official or informal translation in English or French if necessary. Please add a sworn statement of compliance if the translation is yours)
If obtained, official proof of doctoral funding obtention

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Tuition Fees

For all students admitted to the PhD programme at the “Thesis” level, the annual fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is 391 euros, irrespective of tax residency.

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Scholarships Information

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