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Sociology: Population Dynamics (Ph.D.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Population Dynamics Option (PDO) is open to PhD students in Sociology specializing in Population Dynamics. The purpose of this program is to provide graduate training in demographic methods (including life table analyses) and enhance students’ knowledge of critical population issues. As such, students will be required to take a course on demographic methods and an overview substantive course on the key population issues facing societies today.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Sociology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Doctoral requirements include required courses (6 credits) and complementary courses (9-21 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree, ideally with a Standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.3/4.0, in sociology or another relevant social science (additional sociology courses may be required). Required: transcripts, two reference letters, personal statement (max. 1,000 words), writing sample (max. 30 pages) and CV.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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