Overview

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Research (IDSR) builds on Trent University’s world-class reputation in interdisciplinary scholarship in the social sciences.

Features

With a combined emphasis on social inquiry, interdisciplinary research and professional scholarship, the IDSR Ph.D. provides a theoretical, methodological and experiential training ground for the development of leading scholarship that builds understanding of key social, material and environmental issues facing societies, both historically and in the present day.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral program providing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to examining complex social issues both historically and in the present day.

Establish pathways into academic and professional research positions in public, private and civil society sectors, including education and caring professions, business and management, and the social sciences

Mentorship, interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities with a range of faculty from Trent’s social science programs, professional schools and research centres

Graduates from the program will be positioned to provide advanced research capacity and leadership among a wide range of social and professional fields.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology View 42 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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93

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in social sciences or a related discipline with at least A- (80%) overall

Demonstrated aptitude for theoretical inquiry and applied scholarship

An area of intellectual and research interest consonant with the emphasis and aims of the program

Students are encouraged to identify a faculty member they have determined as a good fit to act as a supervisor. Ideally, prospective students will have made contact with that faculty member in advance of submitting their plan of study and this faculty member has agreed to support the application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8090 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8090 CAD / year

≈ 8090 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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