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Doctorate in Philosophy Sociology at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Sociology is a full-time programme offered in English and French that trains sociologists to research the social relations and transformations of contemporary societies, with two main fields: minorities and culture, and political sociology. Graduates pursue academic or research careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Advanced Sociological Research Seminar (SOC 8511), 6 elective units, a comprehensive examination, a thesis proposal and a doctoral thesis overseen by a thesis advisory committee.

Career pathways

Academic careers and research in a range of fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the PhD program, applicants must hold a master's degree in sociology (or equivalent) and have an overall average of at least 75% (B+), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. A student who has a master’s degree with the required average in a related discipline may be considered. He or she will be asked to take a number of additional master's courses. The number of extra courses required is determined by the Graduate Studies Committee, upon examination of each candidate's file. Admission to the doctoral program also depends on the possibility of finding a supervisor and a committee specialized in the student’s field of interest. In addition to transcripts

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website. PhD applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with an average of 75% (B+) over the last 10 courses.

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