Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
The Sociology PhD program aims to impart critical thinking skills to students and equip them to conduct rigorous research using both qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance the knowledge about society and culture. The graduates of the PhD program are expected to contribute to scholarly dialogue on social issues and communicate sociological or criminological knowledge to relevant audiences.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
- Master various advanced theories in sociology or criminology. Be able to analyze various social issues from sociological or criminological perspectives.
- Master advanced qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods in sociology or criminology. Be able study various social issues with scientific and rigorous methods.
- Collect empirical data independently or in teamwork.
- Write manuscripts and submit for publication independently or in teamwork.
Areas of Concentration
- Ageing, Demography, Family, and Health
- Comparative and International Sociology, Cultural Studies, and Political Sociology
- Computational Social Science, Qualitative Methodology, and Quantitative Methodology
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
Scholarship
Scholarships and research assistantships are available for qualified applicants. Admitted students who have been selected to receive the UM Macao PhD Scholarship will receive a monthly stipend of MOP20,000 and a conference or research-related travel allowance up to MOP10,000 per academic year for a period up to 4 years. Tuition and/or any other kinds of fees that may incur during the course of studies will not be covered by the Scholarship. Admitted students who have been selected to receive the UM PhD Assistantship will receive a starting monthly stipend of MOP12,500 (up to MOP14,000). Tuition and/or any other kinds of fees that may incur during the course of studies will not be covered by the Assistantship.
These scholarships/assistantships enable students to collaboratively work with faculty to produce co-authored papers that appear in leading international journals.
Our students
Most of our students are from Macao. We also have a large number of students, especially our postgraduate students, from mainland China. Some of them received Master’s degrees from prestigious U.S. universities before they joined the University of Macau.
Many of our PhD students have published papers in peer-review SSCI journals before they received their PhD. Their papers have appeared in journals Sociological Methods and Research, British Journal of Criminology, Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Chinese Journal of Communication, Sociological Inquiry, China Review, Journal of Asian Crime. Our PhD graduates find jobs in China’s universities and colleges.
Research assistantships are available for qualified applicants. Currently, PhD research assistantship offers a monthly stipend of up to MOP 12,500 plus subsidized on-campus housing.
For the Admission Regulations and General Regulations governing Ph.D programs, please visit the Graduate School.
