Overview

The breadth of offerings within each field of specialization makes it possible for doctoral students to pursue research on a wide range of specific topics.

The Department at Carleton University offers a collaborative PhD, with a specialization in Political Economy. Six units in the university participate in this collaborative program: Canadian Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Sociology and Anthropology. A collaborative specialization in African Studies is also available.

Capital Advantage

As home to many governmental and non-governmental institutions, Ottawa provides exceptional institutional resources upon which our students can draw in their research and learning.

The nation’s capital also houses a variety of library, archival and museum collections that provide unique opportunities for those interested in the anthropological study of material culture, art, ethnohistory and historical texts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Applied Social Research

Cultural Studies

Stratification and Power

Theory and Methodology

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A statement of academic/research interests and ambitions (1-2 pages in length);

Sample of written work;

Two referee appraisal forms and letters of reference (to be uploaded by referees); and

One transcript (unofficial can be uploaded by student – official transcripts can be mailed to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and only required if offer is made).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15528 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6628 CAD / year

≈ 6628 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Overview

Capital Advantage

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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