PhD - Sociology

4 years: Duration

17,988 CAD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Phd: Degree

Campus: Format

St. John's / Canada: Location

Memorial University of Newfoundland: School

Program description

Sociology seeks to comprehend patterns of human social life in all of their historical and contemporary diversity: how individuals live, think, feel, believe, and behave, in comparison to other societies. The Department of Sociology at Memorial University is the largest in Atlantic Canada, with specialties in social theory, criminology and deviance, environmental sociology, social inequality, gender, sexuality, development, work, culture, and health, including occupational health, political sociology, and maritime sociology. Faculty research focuses on communities and social concerns in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and around the world, and is regularly supported by SSHRC, CIHR, and other funding sources.

The PhD programme consists of classes, study preparation and the writing of a comprehensive exam, the development and oral defence of a dissertation proposal, the collecting and analysis of research data, the writing of a dissertation, and the final oral defence of the dissertation. This procedure usually necessitates at least four years of full-time education.

Program structure

Advanced Quantitative Methods
Advanced Qualitative Methods
Special Topics in Advanced Sociology
Special Area in Sociology
Social Organization
Social Inequality
The Community
Social Theory
Theory Construction and Explanation in Sociology
Sociology in Medicine
Social and Economic Development
Maritime Sociology
Political Sociology
Gender and Society
Science and Technology
Comparative North Atlantic Societies
Environmental Sociology
Sociology of Work
Feminist Theory and Methods
Women, Nature, Science and Technology
Sociology of Culture
Socialization
Current Topics in Social Behaviour
Sociology Graduate Seminar
Master's Research Paper

Price

Tuition — 17,988 CAD

OTHER FEES (REQUIRED) amounts listed are for two semesters

Student Services Fee — 100 CAD
Students' Union — 144 CAD
Recreation Fee — 143 CAD
Health Insurance — 523 CAD

Requirements for applicants

Master's degree in an appropriate area of study

Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or internet-based score of 92-93 (or higher); or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

About the university

Memorial University has a unique responsibility to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as the only university in the province. Memorial University was founded as a tribute to the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in military duty during globe War I and later conflicts. We take inspiration from their efforts to create a better future for our province, our country, and the globe.

Over 115 different nations are represented among Memorial University's 19000+ students. Programs range from the traditional to the cutting edge, and can be found at any of Memorial's five locations or online. Memorial University's worldwide network of nearly 100,000 successful alums enhances the institution's capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching, and public engagement. Learn more about Memorial University in this quick read.

Vision, Mission

Vision — Memorial University will rise to prominence as one of Canada's and the world's top public institutions of higher learning, and it will honor its commitment to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mission — When it comes to education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, Memorial University is committed to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. International students and scholars are welcomed and supported at Memorial, and the institution's contributions of knowledge and experience are valued on all levels of society.

Campuses

More than 19,400 students and 3,800 teachers and staff from more than 115 countries study, teach, conduct research, create, and participate in activities at our campuses and other locations. You can attend classes at one of Memorial University's several campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador or anywhere in the world; we also offer 475 courses online.