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
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
2021 | $11048 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | |
- 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
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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.
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Scores Required
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 Purpose: This 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.

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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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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 14,525/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 3,600/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Western Ontario Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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