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\n Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Doctoral program is student-centred and encourages the pursuit of an independent research interest under faculty supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Ph.D. level, we also offer a collaborative specialization in Political Economy and African Studies. Please see the Graduate Calendar for details of the program requirements for the Ph.D. Sociology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies<\/a><\/strong> and Ph.D. in Sociology with Specialization in Political Economy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I consider my time in the Ph.D. Sociology program\u00a0at Carleton University to be one of the most valuable experiences of my academic career. The faculty and staff at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology were committed to their students\u2019 success and enthusiastically dedicated their attention and energy to ensure the program\u2019s continued excellence. I have always felt that the Department has actively promoted a culture of ongoing learning, curiosity, and collaboration, all of which have shaped my experience in the program. Over the years, I took part in many departmental learning events including conferences, workshops, and colloquia that prepared me for academic writing, presentations, publishing, and scholarship applications. Under the supervision of Dr. Augustine Park<\/a>, I have learned how to be a more critical thinker, advanced my research skills, and received academic training that has greatly contributed to my professional development and achievements after completion of my doctoral degree<\/p>\nKonstantin Petoukhov (PhD Sociology, 2019)
Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Liverpool\u2019s Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Employed at the Canada Border Service Agency<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Admission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master\u2019s degree (or the equivalent) in sociology, normally with a minimum average of A-, and with no grade below B+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline for applications to the Ph.D. program is February 1 for applicants requesting financial assistance for September admission; applications will continue to be considered beyond this date (space permitting) and funding may possibly be available, but applying before February 1 is strongly advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please consult the Graduate Calendar for Information about Admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Applications for the M.A. and Ph.D require the same components. These are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n