Overview
The Doctoral (PhD) program in Sociology at the University of New Brunswick places emphasis on developing strong social research techniques (both qualitative and quantitative methods), command of research design (methodology), and theoretical positioning (social theory).
The emphasis in the PhD program is on students building upon their existing graduate qualifications so as to undertake advanced graduate research. PhD students are supported and guided in their studies in order to fully develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge necessary to graduate as an expert in their research area.
Careers
Recent graduates from the program have moved on to positions in the provincial and federal government, private industry, charity groups, and into tenure-track academic positions.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Feminist discourse/textual analysis
- Historical sociology
- Politics and culture
- Urban geography and ethnography
- Film and communications
- Neuropsychology and special education
- Audience reception and media fandom
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- December 15 for funding consideration
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology View 43 other PhDs in Sociology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD applicants require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline.
The application package must include:
- An up-to-date official academic transcript. For those applying for the December 15 deadline, an updated transcript with Fall grades must be submitted as soon as it becomes available at the completion of the semester.
- Three (3) letters of reference. At least two (2) of which, if not all, must be from academic referees.
- A statement of interest (approximately 500-600 words long). This should outline your intended research area and why you have selected UNB.
- A writing sample. For MA applicants, usually a high-scoring undergraduate paper; for PhD applicants, usually a chapter from their MA thesis.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A completed online application.
Applicants should contact relevant faculty members to ascertain their availability and their potential interest in becoming a supervisor.
Tuition Fee
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International
14325 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14325 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
8001 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8001 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Fredericton
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Scholarships Information
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