Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology - Political Economy [Collaborative Specialization] in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,465
(c. USD11,122.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The PhD program concentrates on examining the structure and evolution of modern societies, employing comparative analysis while emphasizing Canadian society. With diverse specialization options, doctoral candidates can explore numerous research topics.
The Department provides a joint PhD program specializing in Political Economy, involving six university departments: Canadian Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, plus Sociology and Anthropology. Students may also pursue a joint specialization in African Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or the equivalent) in sociology, normally with a minimum average of A-, and with no grade below B+
Applications for the M.A. and Ph.D require the same components. These are as follows:
A statement of academic/research interests and ambitions (1-2 pages in length),
Sample of written work,
Two referee appraisal forms and letters of reference (to be uploaded by referees), and
One transcript (unofficial can be uploaded by student official transcripts can be mailed to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and only required if offer is made).
Applicants statements of interest should provide a clear and focused description of their research interests and why they wish to enroll in the program. A strong research statement elaborates, as clearly as possible, a particular thesis research project the student wishes to carry out, ideally by proposing particular research questions and citing relevant academic literature. The sample of written work should have been completed in the most recent degree program and can be a term paper, thesis proposal, or published work.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Applications for the M.A. and Ph.D require the same components. These are as follows:
A statement of academic/research interests and ambitions (1-2 pages in length),
Sample of written work,
Two referee appraisal forms and letters of reference (to be uploaded by referees), and
One transcript (unofficial can be uploaded by student official transcripts can be mailed to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and only required if offer is made).
Applicants statements of interest should provide a clear and focused description of their research interests and why they wish to enroll in the program. A strong research statement elaborates, as clearly as possible, a particular thesis research project the student wishes to carry out, ideally by proposing particular research questions and citing relevant academic literature. The sample of written work should have been completed in the most recent degree program and can be a term paper, thesis proposal, or published work.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Tuition
CAD
15,465