Future Students

We are very excited for you to begin your graduate studies in sociology with us at Western! Our award-winning faculty are internationally recognized leaders in the study of population dynamics and social inequality, and we are a premier destination for training in quantitative analysis. Our faculty and students use multiple research methods to examine a wide range of social phenomena in areas such as health and the life course; power and justice; social demography and migration; and work and the economy. Our department is unique in its strong sense of community, and we hope that you will join us.

Both the MA and PhD programs involve coursework as well as the completion of a research project. This research training provides the best opportunity to develop transferable skills that will help you prepare for both academic and non-academic jobs.

To learn more about how to apply to our programs, click on the links below.