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PhD Sociology at Queen's University

Queen's University, Canada

Programme overview

Sociologists investigate how societies work. We critically examine the social world at every level, from personal relationships to the functioning of institutions and nations, right up to global interconnections.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  |  Department: Sociology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

Applicants submit official transcripts for all post-secondary study, letters of recommendation (two academic references for research programmes) and any programme-specific documentation through the online application; requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,887 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 Canadian-student tuition (3 terms per year, doctoral rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

International applicants: CAD 5,887 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 international tuition (3 terms per year, doctoral rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines early in the new year; deadlines are set by each degree programme. Applications are made through the online School of Graduate Studies application.

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