Overview

This Sociology programme offered by University of Waterloo integrates classical perspectives with applied investigation to examine complex issues affecting communities, organizations, and populations. Students engage with analytical frameworks that support the exploration of justice, mobility, inequality, governance, learning systems, cultural transformation, and cross-border connections. The programme fosters intellectual growth within a collaborative academic environment while encouraging participation in faculty-led initiatives and scholarly inquiry.

Key Facts

Candidates strengthen their ability to evaluate evidence, interpret social trends, and contribute meaningful insights through independent dissertation work. Areas of specialization include crime, legal systems, security, educational processes, digital environments, migration patterns, transnational connections, and policy-related disparities. Graduates are equipped for professional opportunities in policy development, legal fields, research organizations, public service, and university settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime, Law, and Security

Knowledge, Education, and Digital Culture

Migration, Borders, and Transnationalism

Social Inequality and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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63

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology View 42 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

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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

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90

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63

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae

Supplementary information form (SIF)

Transcript(s)

Writing sample

References

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

Normally a Master's degree or its equivalent in Sociology with at least an 83% average in course work.

A statement of academic interest (approximately a page, outlining areas of interest and reasons for choosing to study at the University of Waterloo).
Students may choose to submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (both the General Section and the Special Field, Sociology).

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Tuition Fees

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14792 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4596 CAD / year

≈ 4596 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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