Overview

Most graduates in the Sociology program from Boston College go on to academic jobs; however, many also go on to careers as researchers and decision makers in business, the public sector, and non-profit organizations.

Key Features

The primary criteria for admission are academic performance and promise of outstanding independent work.

Accreditation

Boston College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and has been accredited by NEASC since 1935.

Programme Structure

The Doctoral degree is completed by:

Obtaining a Master's degree in the department, including the completion of 30 credits, comprised of ten courses or a mix of courses and independent research credits, a Master's thesis or paper, and passing an oral defense.

Taking an additional 24 credits beyond the equivalent of the Master's degree in Sociology, including a second graduate-level Research Methods course. These credits are fulfilled by a combination of classes and independent research credits. Most students will complete two years of classroom courses (12 classes, or 36 credits) and one year of credited independent research (18 credits) before beginning the dissertation.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 84 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit, in addition to the Graduate School of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences requirements, a statement of purpose, a writing sample, and any other information that might enhance your candidacy. GREs are recommended.

Tuition Fee

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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