Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Sociology)
Field of Study:
$27,820/Yr
In the Department of Sociology, we teach more than theories, facts and figures. Our aim is to develop independent, critical thinkers capable of conducting high quality and innovative research in a particular area.
Pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sociology at the University of North Texas prepares you to be an independent researcher or instructor in higher education. You’ll learn to apply social science perspectives and tools to problems and improve the quality of life. You can concentrate your studies in the areas of comparative and global sociology, social stratification or health, illness and aging.
While enrolled in our doctoral program, you’ll have opportunities to work closely with faculty members in educational and research activities focusing on:
- Comparative and global sociology
- Demography
- Development and social change
- Environmental sociology
- Marriage and family
- Religion
- Health, illness and aging
- Race and ethnicity
- Social inequality and stratification
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline for Summer 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $27820 (USD 27820) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | $13189 (USD 13189) |
Books and supply | $1120 (USD 1120) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $2322 (USD 2322) |
Total Cost | $16631 (USD 16631) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $15754 (USD 15754) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
The students will need to meet the admission requirements for the graduate school and the following program requirements
- Completed program application.
- GRE scores.
- Official transcripts from all schools attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- 3.50 GPA in the undergraduate degree for direct admission to doctoral programs.
- 3.50 GPA in masters-level for admission to doctoral programs.
Language Requirements:
This university accepts any one of the measures as proof of English language proficiency.
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Complete Level 6 at UNT's Intensive English Language Institute (IELI).The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English.
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Complete a Qualifying Academic Program where the official language is English.
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Achieve a Qualifying Score on an English Language Proficiency Test Accepted by UNT. Some of the tests accepted by this university are IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, ACT,.. etc.
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Complete Qualifying Courses, Degrees or Diplomas like IB (International Baccalaureate) where Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject, College Level English courses, Earned college working hours of 30 with a GPA of 2.25 in any accredited US college or any college in English speaking countries.
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 100,000/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
AAUW International Fellowships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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