PhD in Sociology

About this programme

Learn advanced techniques in qualitative and quantitative methods. You’ll pursue coursework and candidacy examinations to supplement your independent research. Your expertise in sociology will help you research and create a dissertation that will add significantly to a field of sociology. You have the option of combining this program with the interdisciplinary Cultural, Social and Political Thought PhD. Learn everything you need to know about becoming a UVic grad student , from finding a supervisor to submitting your application. Every year, UVic awards $12 million to help fund graduate students through a combination of: Consideration for funding is automatic. A funding offer is normally included with an offer of admission. Doctoral students are normally funded for 4 or 5 years. Our department offers a limited number of graduate awards and fellowships each year to incoming students. These range from $1,000 to $20,000. Most funding offers include a combination of teaching assistantships, graduate awards and/or fellowships. Sessional teaching may be available for doctoral students in their third or fourth year of study. You’ll take 7.5 units of coursework (5 courses) and write a thesis in this program. There is a 3-part candidacy examination. In this theory-based program, you’ll complete coursework from across the university to address key issues in the fields of culture, society and politics. You can take this interdisciplinary program option in addition to your conventional thesis project.