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PhD Sociology at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

A Vanderbilt PhD in sociology specialising in Health and Medicine and Social Movements, training students in theories and methods for academic careers. Admitted students are fully funded for six years with a graduate assistantship.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Sociology  |  Duration: Funded for six years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

Career pathways

Prepares students for top academic positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Sole-authored writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate complex sociological ideas and draw inferences from empirical research Three letters of recommendation The application cycle opens on August 1 and ends on December 1.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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