PhD Sociology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Michigan Sociology PhD exposes students to current sociological thought, theoretical pluralism and methodological breadth, working alongside leading scholars. The department trains students across seven broad areas of concentration and allows individualised areas of specialisation.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Department of Sociology | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Coursework, preliminary-area work, achieving candidacy and writing the dissertation make up the degree, with requirements set in the annual graduate handbook for each cohort.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for Fall 2027 close December 1 (11:59 pm EST) and all materials including letters must arrive by then. A sociology background is not required, though social science or history work helps. Admission is holistic; successful applicants show understanding of the research process, high academic aptitude (GPA or other evidence) and persistence. GRE scores are not considered. Non-native English speakers need at least 84 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS (Rackham minimum). Decisions are notified mid-February.

Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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