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Doctorate in Sociology at Sciences Po

Sciences Po, France

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in sociology supported by the CSO, CRIS, CEE and médialab, providing theoretical foundations, specialisation fields and high-level quantitative and qualitative methods training.

Faculty: Sciences Po School of Research (Doctoral School)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; French and English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Three thesis years in which students are integrated into research centres through doctoral seminars and research activities, with training in international and comparative sociology.

Career pathways

Academic and university careers, and expert roles in public and private organisations and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is based on the academic profile and ability to conduct research, shown by a master's-level research dissertation graded Very good or equivalent, a logical link between prior graduate studies and the doctoral discipline, and meeting financial pre-conditions (PhD funding covering at least three years is required). Two admissions sessions take place each year; applications are made online with recommendations.

Duration: 3 years

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