Overview

Key Features

In the Sociology program from University of Guelph, you'll also gain valuable leadership experience and professional development as you build the skills you need to succeed inside and outside of academia, such as advanced theoretical and methodological competence, an ability to conduct research independently at the cutting edge of your chosen field, and the expertise to communicate with precision and confidence while working with world-renowned faculty.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Crime and Social Control

Environment, Food, and Communities

Identities and Social Inclusion

Work and Organization

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 41 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, only applicants with a recognized MA degree in sociology and with high academic standing (80% or higher) in their graduate-level studies will be admitted into the program.

Students are expected to have successfully completed master's-level courses in sociological theory as well as master's-level qualitative and quantitative methodology courses in sociology. Normally, students will have taken courses across the breadth of sociology.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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