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PhD Sociology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Sociology is the study of social life, from small groups to large-scale institutions. It considers the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, and social class on privilege and social relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Social inequality Sociology of gender, sexuality and family Sociology of work and occupations Social psychology Sociology of race, ethnicity and immigration Political sociology and social movements.

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Entry requirements

The department of Sociology offers the PhD degree in six areas of specialty, fostering close mentorship with faculty members who are leading scholars. The program emphasizes the importance of good scholarship and trains students in current developments in the field of sociology in Canada and internationally. Required credentials: Master of Arts in Sociology or a related field; minimum A- average

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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