Overview
It is a broad and diverse department organized around a number of overlapping research areas and we encourage students to find their own distinct location in the rich intersections of the department.
Key facts
The Sociology course at Rutgers University places a heavy emphasis on writing, sound methods, and theoretical framing. We encourage students to develop papers and articles based on original scholarly work. All of our students write two article-length papers before they begin to work on their doctoral dissertation.
These papers are often presented at national and regional conferences, as well as in formal and informal workshops in the department (including the required Writing Seminar, which helps students prepare papers for publication). Most students complete our programme with one or more peer-reviewed publications, some in leading journals in the field. Our graduate students regularly win national paper awards, competitive fellowships, and awards from regional associations.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Sociology of Work, Occupations, and Labor Markets
- Social Research Methods
- The Sociology of Punishment
- The Politics of Reproduction
- Qualitative Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 82
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement, official transcript(s), resume, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
- Quantitative Reasoning Sample - Submit one of the following: (1) Grade(s) received in a statistics and/or math course found on your official transcript, (2) Quantitative GRE score, or (3) Paper containing quantitative analysis.
- GRE General Test is optional. TOEFL for international students.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 52,205 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 52,205 AUD / year (≈ 37,176 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 30,400 AUD / year (≈ 21,648 USD / year)
Living costs
New Brunswick, United States: 1,691-4,161 AUD / month
