Overview

Graduates will be able to conduct independent research and to communicate their research in a variety of contexts. Therefore, the Sociology program at the University of Toronto is designed to provide both a broad knowledge of the discipline and training in basic research.

Aims

Students are expected to acquire autonomy in conducting research, preparing scholarly publications, and participating in professional conferences.

These objectives are achieved through a combination of coursework, participation in seminars, preparation of comprehensive examinations, paid work as research and teaching assistants, preparing papers for conference presentation, and supervised dissertation research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory
Ethnography
Sociology of Families
Gender Relations
Immigration
Sociology of Health
Urban Organization
Political Sociology
Sociology of Crime and Law
Sociology of Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

d_minus _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal requirement is completion of the University of Toronto MA, with at least an A– standing.
All students must demonstrate that their master's degree program included coursework equivalent to Classical Social Theory, Social Statistics, and Qualitative Methods I.

In addition to the School of Graduate Studies' online application form, applicants must submit:

Two letters of reference from instructors or research supervisors.
A paper, including summary, which the student feels represents his or her best work.

A one-page, single-spaced typed statement of interest indicating research interests, research experience, and reasons for applying to study sociology at the University of Toronto.

The department may recommend admission directly after completion of an appropriate bachelor's degree. Direct entry of this kind will only be recommended for outstanding students who have provided a clear and detailed plan for thesis research.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6210 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

≈ 6210 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Key information

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Living costs

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