Overview
Embrace academic excellence
Hone your research and analytical skills through focused research clusters examining gender and family, health and well-being, social psychology and social networks.
Students in our Sociology graduate programs at the University of South Carolina engage in rigorous academic analysis in a highly productive department. They work with award-winning faculty members with focused expertise in a lab space curated for sociological research.
We keep our graduate cohorts small so you receive support and attention from mentors who take a genuine interest in your success. Because of the outstanding faculty support, our students have high publication records and earn competitive placements for internships and jobs.
Programme Structure
Departmental specializations include:- Sociology Research Methods
- Population & Health
- Institutions & Inequities
- Social Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 66 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
Delivered
Campus Location
- Columbia, United States
Disciplines
Sociology View 144 other PhDs in Sociology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Official GRE Score
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Writing Sample
- Personal Statement
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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Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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