Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,210
(c. USD4,465.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD program equips students for academic and research-oriented careers. This curriculum develops scholars capable of executing advanced sociological studies with strong theoretical foundations and rigorous methodologies. Graduates gain expertise in performing autonomous research and effectively disseminating their findings across multiple platforms. The program offers comprehensive disciplinary knowledge alongside fundamental research training. Participants develop independent research capabilities, scholarly writing skills, and professional conference engagement. These goals are accomplished through diverse components including academic courses, seminar involvement, qualifying exams, compensated research/teaching assistantships, conference paper preparation, and guided dissertation work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification 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.
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.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.
Tuition
CAD
6,210