Overview

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Research (IDSR) builds on Trent University’s world-class reputation in interdisciplinary scholarship in the social sciences.

Features

With a combined emphasis on social inquiry, interdisciplinary research and professional scholarship, the IDSR Ph.D. provides a theoretical, methodological and experiential training ground for the development of leading scholarship that builds understanding of key social, material and environmental issues facing societies, both historically and in the present day.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral program providing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to examining complex social issues both historically and in the present day.

Establish pathways into academic and professional research positions in public, private and civil society sectors, including education and caring professions, business and management, and the social sciences

Mentorship, interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities with a range of faculty from Trent’s social science programs, professional schools and research centres

Graduates from the program will be positioned to provide advanced research capacity and leadership among a wide range of social and professional fields.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 43 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline with at least A- (80%) overall

Demonstrated aptitude for theoretical inquiry and applied scholarship

An area of intellectual and research interest consonant with the emphasis and aims of the program

Students are encouraged to identify a faculty member they have determined as a good fit to act as a supervisor. Ideally, prospective students will have made contact with that faculty member in advance of submitting their plan of study and this faculty member has agreed to support the application.

Tuition Fee

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International

8090 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8090 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8090 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Oshawa

1100 - 1700 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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Available Scholarships

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