Overview

Our faculty include award-winning, internationally renowned scholars in Social Inequality, Aging & Health, and Population Studies. We also have research expertise in areas such as youth and identity, criminology, and work.

Features

The Sociology department at Western University - Canada houses a graduate student computer lab, office space, classrooms, research space and a lounge.

With all of these facilities located on the fifth floor of the Social Science Centre, our students enjoy an inclusive environment and easy access to faculty members and facilities.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Aging and the Life Course

Health and Health Inequality

Inequality, Power, and Social Regulation

Social Demography and Migration

Work, Occupations, and Professions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree or equivalent.

At least a high second class standing (B+) in the master's degree.

A writing sample (e.g. term paper, excerpt from MA thesis), maximum 20 double-spaced pages.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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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