• PhD in Sociology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Sociology.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • In Sociology, students will gain a solid grounding in research methods and theory.
  • Students’ studies will emphasize theory, methods, and your area of research interest.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 32 units.
  • Besides social theory, qualitative and quantitative methods, our research strengths include:
    • Ecology, Global Issues & Social Movements
    • Gender, Racialization & Ethnicity
    • Sociology of Crime & Law
    • Health, Aging & Society