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PhD Sociology at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers programs of study leading to the degrees of MA and PhD in Sociology in the following fields: Environment, Food, and Communities (MA, PhD) This field reflects sociological interests in understanding societal-ecological interactions more broadly. The specific focus may include environmental/natural resources/food systems and/or environmental justice/community sustainability. Students specializing in this field will be encouraged to draw on established methodologies in the field, including the comparative and historical approach.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

All students in the PhD program are required to successfully complete at least four courses during the first two semesters of study, including SOC*6750 PhD Professional Seminar, SOC*6800 Advanced Topics in Sociological Theory, and SOC*6200 Advanced Issues in Mixed Research Methodologies.

Career pathways

Work and Organization (MA, PhD) This field reflects sociological interests in changing patterns of work and employment in comparative contexts, labour markets, gender and work, industrial and organizational change, economic restructuring and work, organizations and protest, education for work, and the regulation of work.

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Entry requirements

Normally, only applicants with a recognized MA degree in Sociology and with high academic standing (80% or higher) in their graduate-level studies will be admitted into the program. Students are expected to have successfully completed Master’s-level courses in sociological theory as well as Master’s-level qualitative and quantitative methodology courses in Sociology. It is also expected that students will have taken courses across the breadth of Sociology. Admission Procedure Graduate students are admitted into the program in the Fall semester only. The program is offered on a full-time basis only. Program offices should be consulted for admission deadlines. The on-line application and application information can be found at http://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/apply/.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,992 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,330.69 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 19,680 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,560.27 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes, non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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