Program type
Thesis
Social and Cultural Analysis (PhD)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
4 years
Credits
90 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The PhD in Social and Cultural Analysis combines elements of anthropology and sociology to examine a range of social questions. The program has a unique bi-disciplinary structure that allows you to carry out independent research projects on issues related to topics such as social inequality, gender, technology, food, environment, urban development and the politics of representation. Our large faculty is active in multiple research centres and groups, such as the Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology and Quebec’s first-ever Research Chair on Gambling. Our faculty and students conduct research around the world, as well as at home in Montreal's diverse communities, neighbourhoods, and organizations.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Sociology and Anthropology Courses page for course descriptions.
Social and Cultural Analysis PhD (90 credits)
| 12 | credits of Required Courses:
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| 6 | credits of Elective Courses, chosen from two courses from the lists below: |
Anthropology:
Note: The subject matter for ANTH 640 and ANTH 641 varies from term to term and from year to year. Students may re-register for these courses provided that the course content has changed. | |
Sociology
Note: Doctoral students are asked to perform at a higher level as leaders in class discussions and are given more in-depth work in the form of papers and oral presentations. | |
| 12 | credits:
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| 3 | credits:
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| 57 | credits:
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- MA in sociology or in anthropology, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, from a recognized university.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
February 1 (Canadian resident)
January 15 (International)
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
