What will I learn?

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Sociology program will choose from specialized training in criminology and social justice culture and social relations population health and wellness power, privilege and resistance global sociology and social policy and social change. Discover our financial supports Several scholarships, fellowships and awards are available for graduate students in sociology and criminology. The low graduate studentfaculty ratio creates an informal learning environment in which students receive considerable individual attention. Faculty members are actively involved in research, including many projects that readily lend themselves as the basis for student theses and dissertations. The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers programs of study leading to a PhD in Sociology.

Majors

Criminology and Social Justice
Culture and Social Relations
Population Health and Wellness

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Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$6,281.72 (3,80,964) per year

Manitoba International Student Health Insurance Plan (MISHP) - $400.00 for Fall

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Fort Garry campus (Main Campus)

66 Chancellors Cir,

University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus),

Winnipeg,

Manitoba,

R3T 5V6, Western Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program.Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Sociology and Criminology and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant's intended program of study and area of specialization.To be considered for admission to the PhD in Sociology program, you must haveA Master's degree in Sociology or a closely related cognate field that includes substantial sociological contentA minimum GPA of 3.5 (or the equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university studyA strong foundation in sociological research methods and theorySociology uses the FGS English Language Test requirements, with the following exceptions

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.