Overview

The Sociology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is heavily grounded in research methodology and students engage in detailed study of theory, methodology and statistics as well as their own individual areas of focus.

Doctoral students will find a community of scholars and numerous opportunities to work collaboratively with each other and with faculty through conference presentations, journal articles and fieldwork.

Career Possibilities

Teach sociology courses and conduct research in academic institutions as a professor. Work as a policy analyst and analyze social issues to provide evidence-based recommendations. Or, engage in activism and advocacy work, promoting social justice, equity, and the rights of marginalized communities. These are just a few of the possibilities.

Become a(n):

Professor/ Researcher
Policy Analyst
Data Analyst
Nonprofit Manager
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Sociological Theory
Qualitative Methods and Field Research
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Proseminar: Graduate Sociology
Proseminar: Planning a Career in Sociology
Proseminar: Developing Professional Skills and Preparing for Job Market

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the post-MA PhD program must have an MA degree in sociology or a related field from a nationally accredited college or university or its international equivalent. The review committee will admit applicants with degrees in other disciplines at their discretion.
Students who apply for admission to the PhD program without an MA from a nationally accredited college or university or its international equivalent must first complete requirements for UMass Boston’s MA degree in applied sociology.
Preference will be given to all applicants whose transcripts show completion of these courses with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 and graduate GPA of 3.50, taken within the past seven years.
Three letters of recommendation from persons with whom the applicant has had extensive academic and/or professional contact
Academic writing sample
An essay of no more than 1,500 words

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15408 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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