University of Victoria Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Sociology] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.3/10

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Sociology)

4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study

$5,931 /Yr

CA$8,238 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$9593 (CAD 13323)
Total Cost$9593 (CAD 13323)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$5702 (CAD 7920)
2021$11048 (CAD 15345)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Jan 15, 2025
  • PhD in Sociology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Sociology.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • In Sociology, students will gain a solid grounding in research methods and theory.
  • Students’ studies will emphasize theory, methods, and your area of research interest.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 32 units.
  • Besides social theory, qualitative and quantitative methods, our research strengths include:
    • Ecology, Global Issues & Social Movements
    • Gender, Racialization & Ethnicity
    • Sociology of Crime & Law
    • Health, Aging & Society

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Sociology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 7.0/9.0 (A- average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in Sociology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

7.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

32

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • Written Sample: A writing sample that demonstrates your ability to undertake sociological analysis.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20252024202320212020

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Social Studies 301 out of 1001 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 33 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Academic program manager
  • Associate/assistant director of an academic office
  • College lecturer
  • Data analyst
  • Evaluation researcher
  • Graduate college liaison
  • Grant writer/specialist/manager
  • Market research analyst


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