Overview

Key Facts

Bridge the gap between theory and practice. Become immersed in a culture of collaboration with emphasis on community engaged scholarship.

The PhD in Social Practice and Transformational Change program at University of Guelph is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary examination and critical theorization of social practice and its relationship to policy, programs and transformational change.

In this program, you will design and implement practice-based research projects and research-based practices, as well as develop principled, ethical and sustainable frameworks for collaborative, community-engaged initiatives.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Intersectional and Decolonizing Approaches and the 'Unsettling' Nature of Change
Feminist, Gender, Sexuality and Other Critical Perspectives for Rethinking Difference and the Human
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Social Justice and Praxis Orientation
Methodological Innovation and Boundary Crossing
Community Engaged Scholarship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 41 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a course or thesis-based master's degree with a minimum grade average of at least 78% from an accredited university.

Applicants who have not completed a master's degree but have considerable relevant professional experience outside the academy may be considered for direct entry into the doctoral program.

Tuition Fee

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International

6444 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

6456 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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