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We are tightly integrated with the  tri-campus Sociology graduate department  located at the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto. The graduate department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Ph.D. The department is attractive to students who have interests that fit within the following areas of specialization: 

• Sociology of Crime and Law
• Health and Mental Health
• Immigration, Race and Ethnicity
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Political Sociology
• Social Networks
• Work, Stratification and Markets

Students in the department can also enrol in one of nine collaborative programs in diverse areas.

Please visit the  graduate areas of research expertise webpage or the graduate faculty webpage for research interests and email us about graduate studies.

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Collaborative specializations.

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

• Sociology, MA, PhD
• Sociology, MA

The Department of Sociology is consistently the top-ranked sociology department in Canada, with internationally renowned scholars who have an excellent track record for securing research funding, producing outstanding sociological research, and mentoring graduate students extensively. A collegial atmosphere encourages innovation and rigour in research and teaching. The community of scholars includes faculty members, outstanding postdoctoral scholars, and creative and engaged graduate students.

The department's graduate programs provide exceptional training to students in advanced social research. The focus is on transforming graduate students from consumers of academic research into producers of new sociological knowledge. To that end, there is a strong focus on methodological training; graduate students are integrated thoroughly into the faculty research programs in the department.

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Web: www.sociology.utoronto.ca Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Telephone: (416) 978-3414 Fax: (416) 978-3963

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The Master of Arts (MA) program trains students in the theoretical approaches, research designs, and analytical skills central to the field of Sociology. It provides extensive background and knowledge valuable for a number of rewarding careers in the public and private sectors. The program also builds a strong foundation in sociological training for those who plan to pursue a doctoral degree in Sociology.

Students have the option of completing the master's degree in one of two ways:

Coursework (the preferred option for those proceeding to the PhD).

Coursework plus research paper.

Students can take the program on a part-time or full-time basis.

MA Program (Coursework Option)

Minimum admission requirements.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Sociology's additional admission requirements stated below.

An appropriate bachelor's degree with 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in sociology, with an overall B+ average in each of the last two years of post-secondary education. Those with excellent grades but whose preparation is insufficient will be required to take additional courses.

Applicants are also expected to have acquired basic research and statistical skills.

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, including summary, which the student feels represents his or her best work.

A one-page, single-spaced typed statement of interest indicating research interests, research experience, and reasons for applying to study sociology at the University of Toronto.

Proficiency in the English language, demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English. See General Regulations section 4.3 English-Language Proficiency for minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language and TWE (Test of Written English) scores required.

Completion Requirements

Coursework: this is the preferred option for those proceeding to the PhD. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or eight half courses including:

SOC6001H Classical Sociological Theory I

SOC6302H Statistics for Sociologists

SOC6712H Qualitative Methods I.

Regardless of option, the MA program is completed in 12 months.

The choice of courses in all programs must be approved by the department.

A maximum of 0.5 FCE in reading courses may be counted towards the degree requirements.

A maximum of 0.5 FCE in elective courses taken outside the department may be counted towards the degree requirements unless approval of the Graduate Coordinator is obtained.

Students must maintain a B average to be recommended for the MA degree.

MA Program (Coursework Plus Research Paper Option)

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) or six half courses including:

A research paper.

Sociology: Sociology PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program provides training in conducting theoretically rich and methodologically sophisticated sociological research. Through the program, students design and carry out research projects, present their work at professional conferences, and author scholarly publications. The program is designed to provide both a broad knowledge of the discipline and specialized methodological and subject matter expertise.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an appropriate MA or 2) direct entry after completing a bachelor's degree.

PhD Program

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.

Coursework. Students must complete 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

SOC6101H Contemporary Sociological Theory

SOC6707H Intermediate Data Analysis

SOC6511H Professional Development Seminar I

SOC6711Y Research Practicum

If a student has already taken these courses at the graduate level, other courses will be substituted to obtain the 4.5 FCEs total.

An average of at least B+ is required in order to be eligible to continue in the following year of any program. Failure in any course (that is, less than a B–) will require a review of the student's total program by the department.

Doctoral students must complete SOC6511H Professional Development Seminar I . This seminar consists of a series of workshops designed to guide students in their graduate school career and beyond. SOC6511H must be completed in the Fall session of Year 1.

Two comprehensive examinations , which must be completed by the end of Year 2.

Comprehensive exams are offered in each of the 12 areas of study: Computational and Quantitative Methods; Gender; Global Migration; Health and Mental Health; Political Sociology; Qualitative Methods; Race, Ethnicity, Indigeneity; Social Networks; Sociology of Crime and Law; Sociology of Culture; Theory; and Work, Stratification, and Markets.

If a student fails a comprehensive exam, the student has one attempt to rewrite the exam. The rewrite must occur in the next available exam session.

Submission of a written thesis proposal and its successful oral defence before a supervisory committee consisting of three faculty members. If a student should fail, the student is permitted one additional opportunity to defend a revised thesis proposal.

University policy requires that students complete all their non-thesis requirements (coursework, comprehensive examinations, thesis proposal, and language requirement if applicable) by the end of Year 3.

Preparation of an original PhD thesis , which must be defended at a Doctoral Final Oral Examination .

Candidates must have an adequate knowledge of a language other than English if an additional language is deemed essential for satisfactory completion of research for the thesis.

Two years of residence , whereby students must be on campus and consequently in geographical proximity to be able to participate fully in the University activities associated with the program.

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

The department may recommend admission directly after completion of an appropriate bachelor's degree. Direct entry of this kind will only be recommended for outstanding students who have provided a clear and detailed plan for thesis research.

Coursework. Students must complete 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) including:

A maximum of 0.5 FCE in reading courses and 0.5 FCE in elective courses taken outside the department may be counted towards the degree requirements.

Sociology: Sociology MA, PhD Courses

For details on course offerings, check with the departmental graduate office.

Theory and Methods of Sociology — Core Courses

Areas of Specialization

Colonialism, racialization, indigeneity.

Gender and Family

Global Migration

Health and Mental Health

Networks and Community

Political Sociology

Sociology of crime and law.

Sociology of Culture

Work, Stratification, and Markets

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University of Toronto Fully Funded PhD in Sociology

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The University of Toronto, based in Toronto, Canada offers a fully funded PhD in Sociology. The objective of the PhD program is to prepare candidates for a career in teaching and research by providing training to conduct theoretically informed and methodologically sophisticated state-of-the-art sociological research. The Faculty of Arts and Science has instituted a funding guarantee that covers PhD students for four or five years. The guarantee is equal to tuition plus $20,500. The guarantee is met by a balance of three components: the U of T Fellowship, Teaching Assistantships, and Research Assistantships.

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The PhD program, offered on a full– and part–time basis, is intended to develop research and teaching scholars who can accomplish major, independent research projects, who are able to advance the substantive and theoretical debates in the discipline through professional discourse and publication, and who are able to teach the basic perspectives in the discipline and at least one specialized field at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All requirements for the PhD must be completed within six years of first registering as a doctoral student. During this period, continuous registration at York must be maintained. Part–time study does not entitle students to extra time. Part–time doctoral study is feasible only if the student can collect data for the dissertation as part of their job, or if the student can switch to full–time study for a year or two.

If a student has not finished at the end of their sixth year (18th term), they will have to withdraw from the program and seek reinstatement when they have completed all outstanding work and have an examinable dissertation. In exceptional circumstances, an extension may be granted, and the student will be required to register as a part–time student. Such an extension requires formal approval by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and is not granted routinely. Students need the support of their committee supervisor and the Graduate Program Director. In addition, students must write a petition outlining why they have been unable to finish within the normal time period and submit a detailed work plan for finishing the dissertation within the requested extension period.

The Graduate Program in Sociology at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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Sociology and Social Policy PhD

• Full-time: 3 years
• Part-time: 6 years
• Start date: Multiple available
• UK fees: £5,100
• International fees: £21,500

Research overview

Committed to teaching and research excellence, the School of Sociology and Social Policy is a dynamic centre for collaborative and interdisciplinary PhD study.  

Our PhDs enable you to explore the sociological landscape by conducting original research on a variety of significant social, policy and political issues affecting local, national and global communities.  

Each programme combines advanced research training with high-quality supervision and feedback and you can choose from full-time and part-time study options.  

You will study within a vibrant and active research community and will be supported by two academic supervisors .

We encourage all of our research students to get involved with our research centres. Their expertise enables you to utilise their existing knowledge and deepen your understanding and research. Our centres include:

• Criminal Justice Research Centre  
• Identities, Citizenship, Equalities and Migration Centre  
• Institute for Science and Society  
• International Centre for Public and Social Policy  
• Wellbeing, Health and Social Care Research Centre  

We offer PhDs in: 

• criminology 
• public policy 
• sociology 
• social policy and administration 
• social work 
• science, technology and society (not running in 2023/24)

Course content

You must complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, with support and advice from your academic supervisor(s). You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel. 

Supervision 

Full-time students should aim to meet with their supervisors at least 10 times each year. This would be at least six times in the same period for part-time students. 

20 credits from:

The objective of this module is to further students' familiarity with the practice of quantitative data analysis in the social sciences at a foundation level. The lecture component of the module will explore a variety of the most commonly used statistical methods; in the laboratory component, will provide students with an opportunity to apply these statistical techniques to the analysis of contemporary data. The module should provide a sound grasp of the possibilities, methods, and pitfalls inherent in quantitative social/health science research.

This module provides a conceptual overview of the various approaches and debates associated with the theory and practice of qualitative research. It examines a range of contrasting perspectives on the design of research including problem identification, selection and sampling, and analysis.

Research ethics, and the role of the researcher in generating qualitative data, are key themes which run through the module. Specific consideration is given to the ways in which qualitative and quantitative approaches may be seen as complementary, and the use of mixed methods.

The module will also cover the ways in which qualitative research can be evaluated. The module will also facilitate dialogue between members of different social science disciplines, to give an understanding of how some issues or practices may be viewed differently from different disciplinary perspectives.

The module has three parts:

• Science and the philosophical critique of science
• Epistemological debates in the social sciences - including, but not limited to, positivism and its critics, interpretative approaches including phenomenology, critical realism, social construction and the politics of knowledge and the sociology of science
• The funding environment - interdisciplinarity and the impact agenda

This module focuses on the analytical, practical and ethical organisation of social science research. 

The organisation of analysis is often referred to as 'research design' and will constitute the bulk of the content of this module. Research design consists of choices necessary to transform a research question into actual research. These choices pertain to strategies and modes of case selection, observation methods, data collection and analysis. 

Every research question can be elaborated in different ways (ie with different designs), none of which will be ideal in all respects as the various choices pertain to trade-offs. Each design has its own implications in terms of costs and in terms of potential threats to the validity of its eventual results. These implications will be elaborated in the module, along with ways of handling the resulting choice problems in actual practice.

The practical organisation of research is closely related to design choices, but focuses particularly on logistical and timing issues. Ethical organisation of the research involves awareness of ethical issues, of ethical consent procedures and of their implications for research design and practical organisation.

This module considers in detail 'ethnography' as a qualitative research method. It explores the underlying principles and practices of the approach, which, broadly speaking, involves studying people 'at first hand', in detail, usually at length and in the context in which they live, work, play etc. It will explore:

• Key concepts and approaches
• Important ethnographic studies
• Critiques, strengths and weaknesses
• Designing and planning your own ethnographic study

Students will experience a range of learning methods including lectures, workshops, film viewings, student presentations and group work.

This is an intensive advanced DTP training module that provides students additional skills to analyse quantitative social science. We will discuss how to manage datasets, how to prepare data for analysis, how to analyse such data, and how to present the findings of the analysis.

As part of data analysis element, the course will focus firstly on generalized linear models (multivariate linear regression, logistic, ordered logistic, multinomial logistic etc.) Such techniques and methods extend the linear model.

The emphasis throughout this module is on providing students with hands-on training in applying various quantitative research techniques on actual quantitative data. We will use modern and widely used statistical software.

This module focuses on the use of structural equation models (SEM), in empirical social research. 

You will cover the methodological background of SEM, practical considerations in actual applications, empirical examples from different disciplines, and hands-on training (using the STATA software). The module is also relevant for those using other software such as AMOS, LISREL or MPlus.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our  Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .

You will also need to provide two references, including at least one who can comment on your academic ability.

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.

Additional information for international students

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.

You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

We are part of the Midlands Graduate School ESRC and Midlands4Cities AHRC doctoral training partnerships, which offer funding opportunities for postgraduate students each year.

There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.

Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

Department specific support 

We offer dedicated facilities and support, which includes:

• two supervisors and additional support through membership of one of the school’s research centres
• dedicated workspaces
• generous photocopying and printing allowances
• the opportunity to apply for funding to attend workshops and conferences

Researcher training and development

The Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish.

Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements.

Graduate centres

Our graduate centres are dedicated community spaces on campus for postgraduates.

Each space has areas for:

• socialising
• computer work
• kitchen facilities

Student support

You will have access to a range of support services , including:

• academic and disability support
• childcare services
• counselling service
• faith support
• financial support
• mental health and wellbeing support
• visa and immigration advice
• welfare support

Students' Union

Our Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer .

There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:

• international students
• black and minority ethnic students
• students who identify as women
• students with disabilities
• LGBT+ students

SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties.

Where you will learn

Library facilities - sociology and social policy.

The  Hallward Library  stocks a large number of sociology and social policy related publications and journals. Our library facilities open long hours and include areas for group work, individual, and silent study.

University Park Campus

University Park Campus  covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

Most schools and departments are based here. You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre.

You can walk or cycle around campus. Free hopper buses connect you to our other campuses. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.

School facilities - Sociology and Social Policy

The school provides students with well-equipped work bases, with access to telephone, email and online bibliographic facilities along with access to up to date computing facilities.

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Recent graduates have pursued careers in a diverse range of fields across the public and private sector, including housing, research, marketing, support work, human resources and journalism.

100% of postgraduates from the School of Sociology and Social Policy secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £34,804.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022 . The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.

Related courses

Doctor of public management dpm, doctor of public policy dpp, research excellence framework.

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• 89% of the school's research considered world-leading or internationally excellent
• 90%* of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*)
• 100%* of our research is recognised internationally
• 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact**

*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis.

This content was last updated on 05 March 2024 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.

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The PhD in Sociology  offers a unique combination of academic rigor and faculty mentoring that prepares students to become first-rate researchers and educators.

Why Choose UB Sociology?

In the UB Department of Sociology and Criminology PhD program, students: 

• Collaborate and have mentorships with award-winning and internationally-recognized faculty in research and teaching from day one.
• Gain real-world skills from community partners in research specializations that prepare you for successful and impactful careers after graduation.
• Receive full funding for five years and a fellowship to focus on dissertation research.
• Thrive in either academic or nonacademic careers. Nearly half of our graduates become tenure-track faculty. Others enjoy research careers in nonprofits, government or research centers.

Degree Requirements

Coursework PhD students must earn 72 credit hours (including up to 12 hours of thesis guidance).

Unless taken during the master’s program in the Department of Sociology at UB, PhD coursework must include the required core courses in sociology:

• Two courses in statistics (SOC 504 and SOC 607)
• Two courses in methods (SOC 606 and one advanced methods course of your choosing)
• Two courses in theory (SOC 567 and 568)

Qualifying Exams and Dissertation For completion of the PhD degree, students must pass two qualifying exams in departmental areas of specialization. They must also research, write and successfully defend a dissertation that demonstrates independent scholarship and makes a contribution to the discipline. PhD students are expected to defend a dissertation prospectus that outlines their planned research and to initiate work on a dissertation topic under the guidance of their dissertation director and committee, usually during the third or fourth year in the program.

Graduate Handbook Further information about the PhD degree, including policies, requirements, qualifying exams, the dissertation and coursework, can be found in the  Graduate Handbook .

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Find a supervisor.

If you’re enrolled in a thesis-based graduate program, you will conduct your own research under the guidance of a supervisor. You are responsible for selecting your research topic and seeking out a potential supervisor.

The supervisory relationship is a foundation of graduate education, particularly in the doctoral-stream programs.

The success of good supervision is a shared responsibility. It depends on both student and supervisor communicating well, being tolerant and understanding, and each holding the other to high standards. The graduate unit (department, centre, or institute) also plays a role, providing clarity and consistency of expectations, upholding academic standards, administering the program fairly and effectively, and intervening where necessary to help resolve problems.

“ I enjoy teaching graduate courses and seminars, but my favourite part is supervising dissertations.

Choose a supervisor.

The responsibility to find a supervisor, in most graduate units, rests with the student. Securing a supervisor may however even be a condition of admission. Some graduate units assign a supervisor, typically in master’s programs. How do you know? Check your graduate handbook or with your graduate administrator.

Full members of graduate faculty may serve as the sole or major thesis supervisor for either doctoral or master’s students in the graduate unit while associate members of graduate faculty may serve as members of a doctoral supervisory committee, but may only be the sole or major supervisor for master’s students.

Faculty members A to Z listing .

Get Advice & Support

Talk to your graduate unit. Read your graduate handbook. Know what procedures your graduate unit has in place to help you find a supervisor, or to change a supervisor in the unlikely event that becomes necessary.

The SGS Graduate Supervision Guidelines – Students is a good resource, a set of best practices, general guidelines, policies, and suggestions that provide direction on choosing a supervisor, establishing a supervisory committee, and maintaining a productive working relationship among all three. The guidelines include a supervision checklist for students.

Identify Clear Expectations

Your supervision relationship will benefit from having clear, shared expectations with your supervisor. Set timelines for each stage of work. Identify preferred methods of communication. Discuss intellectual property issues. Complete an intellectual property awareness form . Identify publication expectations and other matters.

Know Your Deadlines

All doctoral students are required to have a supervisor and supervisory committee in place by the end of the second year of their program. Some graduate units have earlier deadlines. Securing a supervisor, supervisory committee and an approved thesis proposal is a requirement for doctoral students to achieve candidacy in their program. Know your deadlines. Compliance with the deadlines is required to maintain satisfactory progress and good academic standing in your degree program.

Maintain Healthy Supervisory Relations

A doctoral student is expected to meet with the supervisory committee at least once a year, and more often if the committee so requires. Supervisory Committee meetings are vital for monitoring doctoral progress in a doctoral program.

The supervisory committee consists of your supervisor and at least two faculty members. Its role is to provide support to you and your supervisor by broadening and deepening the range of expertise and experience available, and by offering advice about, and assessment of, your work. Graduate students who establish their supervisory committees early in their programs and who meet with their committees regularly, tend to complete their degree programs successfully, and sooner than students who wait to establish their committees.

Further information on maintaining good academic standing and supervision is found in the General Regulations section of the SGS Calendar and on the policies and guidelines page of this website.

Recognize Your Supervisor

Do you know a great graduate supervisor who has made a big difference in a student’s development as a researcher and in pursuing future academic and professional careers? The JJ Berry Smith Award for Doctoral Supervision recognizes outstanding performance in the multiple roles associated with doctoral supervision. It is awarded annually to an active faculty member who, over a minimum of 15 years, has demonstrated excellence in supervision at U of T. Recognize your supervisor.

When Problems Arise

Should a problem arise in your supervisory relationship, try to resolve the difficulty amicably through informal discussion first. If that does not resolve the problem, there are several avenues to pursue within your graduate unit: the supervisory committee, the Graduate Coordinator and the Chair of the graduate unit. If the graduate unit is unable to find a satisfactory solution, advice may be sought from the Vice-Dean, Students, School of Graduate Studies. If all else fails, and if the nature of the issue is academic, you have recourse to a formal academic appeal.

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Are you looking to take your education and career to the next level? Do you have a passion for research and a desire to make meaningful contributions to your field of study? If so, a Funded PhD programs may be the perfect choice for you.

Attention all aspiring scholars and researchers! The University of Toronto is accepting applications for our prestigious funded PhD programs. Apply to the University of Toronto’s PhD program today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling academic career.

About Fully Funded PhD in Sociology

The University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, provides a PhD in Sociology that is completely funded. The PhD program’s goal is to prepare candidates for careers in teaching and research by teaching them how to undertake theoretically informed and methodologically advanced cutting-edge sociological research. 

Eligibility Criteria 

• Earned master’s degree prior to entering the PhD.
• You are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and subject-specific GPA of 3.5 or above.
• English language proficiency requirements (non-native English speakers)

PhD Funding  Coverage

The Faculty of Arts and Science has introduced a four- or five-year financial guarantee for PhD students. Tuition plus $18,500 is the guarantee. A combination of three components meets the guarantee: the U of T Fellowship, Teaching Assistantships, and Research Assistantships.

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Application requirement .

• Official transcripts from previously attended college/ university.
• English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (for non-native English speakers only)
• Entrance test scores, GRE*, GMAT* or other accepted scores*
• Research proposal
• Statement of purpose
• Writing samples
• Letters of recommendation
• Up-to-date resume
• Copy of passport
• Financial documents including bank statements

*Please check if GRE, GMAT is need at official university website.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is December 1.

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How to apply funded phd program.

Applications are submitted through the online Graduate Application portal. Please upload all required documents on your Graduate Application.

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