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PhD Sociology at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Sociology is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Sociology graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must complete 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including: SOC6101H SOC6511H SOC6707H SOC6711Y If a student has already taken these courses at the graduate level, other courses will be substituted to obtain the 4.5 FCEs total. A maximum of 0.5 FCE in reading courses may be counted towards the degree requirements. A maximum of 0.5 FCE in

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Application information

Entry requirements

The normal requirement is completion of the University of Toronto MA, with at least an A– standing. All students must demonstrate that their master's degree program included coursework equivalent to Classical Social Theory, Social Statistics, and Qualitative Methods I. Some students may be required to take prescribed additional courses. Admission decisions are based on grades and indications of superior qualifications such as letters of recommendation and a sample of the applicant's work. In addition to the School of Graduate Studies' online application form , applicants must submit: Two letters of reference from instructors or research supervisors. A paper which the student feels represents

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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