Overview
Sociology is the study of social life, from small groups to large-scale institutions. It considers the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, and social class on privilege and social relations.
Key features
The Sociology program at McMaster University emphasizes the importance of good scholarship and trains students in current developments in the field of Sociology in Canada and internationally.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:- Social inequality
- Sociology of gender, sexuality and family
- Sociology of work and occupations
- Social psychology
- Sociology of race, ethnicity and immigration
- Political sociology and social movements
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Sociology View 43 other PhDs in Sociology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master of Arts in Sociology or a related field; minimum A- average
- All post-secondary academic work completed to date
- Official transcripts
- Two academic references from instructors most familiar with your academic work
- English language proficiency
- Statement of Interest
- CV/Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
4204 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2102 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
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4204 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2102 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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