Windsor,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Windsor Canada | University of Windsor
University of Windsor
|
Windsor Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,685
(c. USD16,999.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Our Sociology PhD program offers a rigorous exploration of modern global society, investigating its profound impacts on individuals and communities.
We focus on power dynamics, societal transformations, and systemic inequalities, particularly their influence on social structures and policy frameworks. Specializations include cultural studies, migration patterns, and criminal justice systems.
Our distinguished faculty provides personalized mentorship, supporting your academic growth and career aspirations.
As Canada's inaugural program of this nature, it features an integrated curriculum encompassing diverse research methodologies, community studies, analytical techniques, and theoretical foundations.
Students benefit from exceptional collaborative research opportunities with faculty, fostering innovation, analytical skills, and meaningful community involvement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to the Ph.D. program in Sociology, applicants must hold a Master's degree in Sociology (or equivalent) from a recognized university. The minimum cumulative average in the final two years of study (full-time equivalent) of the 4-year undergraduate degree must be 77%.
Possession of the minimum academic requirements does not ensure acceptance. Applicants will be assessed with respect to their academic qualifications, letters of recommendation, and career-related achievements. The specifics of the application process are outlined below.
Applications must include (all documents are submitted online through eGAS):
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts in PDF format will be uploaded to your application in eGAS however official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) will be required upon acceptance into the program),
Letter from the applicant including a statement of their area for dissertation research (this statement of interest is not binding on the applicant) Students are encouraged to identify one (1) or more members of the department's graduate faculty with whom they would like to work,
A sample of written work (e.g. a term paper, thesis proposal, published work),
A personal statement (maximum 500 words) that answers both of the following questions:
1. How have you been involved in social justice issues through research, work, or community activity?
2. How do you envision your research contributing to social justice?
Three Referee Assessment Forms (referees will receive an automatic email notification to complete the forms electronically once the applicant submits the application) (one should be from the M.A. supervisor, one can be from a non-academic referee who has worked with you in a social justice area),
A resume or CV,
English language proficiency score, if applicable.
Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Possession of the minimum academic requirements does not ensure acceptance. Applicants will be assessed with respect to their academic qualifications, letters of recommendation, and career-related achievements. The specifics of the application process are outlined below.
Applications must include (all documents are submitted online through eGAS):
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (unofficial transcripts in PDF format will be uploaded to your application in eGAS however official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) will be required upon acceptance into the program),
Letter from the applicant including a statement of their area for dissertation research (this statement of interest is not binding on the applicant) Students are encouraged to identify one (1) or more members of the department's graduate faculty with whom they would like to work,
A sample of written work (e.g. a term paper, thesis proposal, published work),
A personal statement (maximum 500 words) that answers both of the following questions:
1. How have you been involved in social justice issues through research, work, or community activity?
2. How do you envision your research contributing to social justice?
Three Referee Assessment Forms (referees will receive an automatic email notification to complete the forms electronically once the applicant submits the application) (one should be from the M.A. supervisor, one can be from a non-academic referee who has worked with you in a social justice area),
A resume or CV,
English language proficiency score, if applicable.
Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
CAD
23,685