PhD Sociology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Sociology program will choose from specialized training in criminology and social justice; culture and social relations; population health and wellness; power, privilege and resistance; global sociology; and social policy and social change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The PhD in Sociology program accepts applications for the Fall term. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers programs of study leading to a PhD in Sociology. The PhD program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the PhD in Sociology program, you must have: A Master's degree in Sociology or a closely related cognate field that includes substantial sociological content A minimum GPA of 3.5 (or the equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university study A strong foundation in sociological research methods and theory Sociology uses the FGPS English Language Test requirements, with the following exceptions: IELTS: The minimum score must be 6.5 in each of the test bands TOEFL: Minimum thresholds must be 600 on the paper test and 100 overall on the internet-based test (with a minimum speaking/writing of 22) TOEFL (iBT 2026): Minimum overall score of 5.0, with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and speaking.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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