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PhD Sociology at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Sociology combines emphasis on social theory and research methods with room for students' own interests. Candidates are expected to reach proficiency enabling them to teach basic and advanced sociology and to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Sociology  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

A sequence of required and elective courses on theory and theory construction, and required and elective courses in methods and statistics, ensures competence in formulating and testing research questions. Research centres include ISERP and the Lazarsfeld Center for the Social Sciences.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences PhD application: transcript for each school attended, statement of academic purpose, personal statement, resume, 3 letters of recommendation (at least two academic). Writing sample: 25 to 30 pages, double-spaced. GRE General: required. Fall admission deadline: 12/17/2026. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.

Intake: Fall

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