Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Sociology at Universidad del Valle is presented as a doctoral program capable of:

To offer sociologists and other social scientists, such as anthropologists, political scientists, geographers, historians and economists, among others, high training as researchers in different fields of sociology.
Use the different conceptual and methodological approaches offered by sociology and other social sciences to carry out frontier, problem-focused research in their respective disciplines.
Interact creatively with other fields of scientific and social knowledge, and respond not only to the national and regional needs of sociology, but also to other reflections in the fields of culture, history, demography, ethnicity, race, kinship , social movements, collective action, violence and migration, which will shed light to understand and interpret the great problems of the country, the region and Colombian and Latin American social sciences.
Train doctors who are characterized by their intellectual autonomy, discipline in academic and intellectual work, in an overall vision and a critical, open and flexible attitude towards an object of knowledge.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Sociology at Universidad del Valle is presented as a doctoral program capable of:

To offer sociologists and other social scientists, such as anthropologists, political scientists, geographers, historians and economists, among others, high training as researchers in different fields of sociology.
Use the different conceptual and methodological approaches offered by sociology and other social sciences to carry out frontier, problem-focused research in their respective disciplines.
Interact creatively with other fields of scientific and social knowledge, and respond not only to the national and regional needs of sociology, but also to other reflections in the fields of culture, history, demography, ethnicity, race, kinship , social movements, collective action, violence and migration, which will shed light to understand and interpret the great problems of the country, the region and Colombian and Latin American social sciences.
Train doctors who are characterized by their intellectual autonomy, discipline in academic and intellectual work, in an overall vision and a critical, open and flexible attitude towards an object of knowledge.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.