To be accepted to a sociology doctoral program, a minimum of a master's degree is required.

Students who wish to apply to sociology doctoral programs must also have an academic background that meets the program's admission requirements, a good grade point average, etc. The application process and requirements may vary by university, so they can contact their relevant education advisors to find out which conditions apply.

Sociology doctoral programs consist of a variety of courses that provide students with an understanding of sociological theories, methods, and research areas. Programs usually consist of theoretical courses, methodology courses, and elective courses. Additionally, students often submit a thesis.

Sociology doctoral programs can offer students an interdisciplinary approach and address sociology's relationships with other disciplines. Programs may also address social change, culture, social inequality, gender, race, class, globalization, politics, and other sociological issues.

In addition, students usually take core courses, which may be related to other areas in the social sciences. Students also prepare seminars, work on research projects, and prepare their doctoral theses.

Students in the sociology doctoral program are expected to have certain competencies when they graduate. These competencies indicate the level at which students can work as high-level researchers in the field of sociology. These competencies include basic knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of sociology and may include:

Theoretical Competence: Students are expected to understand the basic theoretical approaches of sociology and be able to apply these theories. This can be applied to different areas and problems in sociology.

Methodological Competence: Students are expected to understand and be able to apply sociological research methods. This may include qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Research Competence: Students are expected to have the skills to design, conduct, and report a research project. This may include the ability to conduct original and significant research.

Subject Competence: Students are expected to demonstrate their mastery of sociological topics. This may include social change, social inequality, culture, gender, race, class, globalization, politics, and other sociological topics.

Publication Proficiency: Students are expected to have the writing and presentation skills to publish their sociological research in academic journals.

These proficiencies may vary depending on the goals of sociology doctoral programs and may differ between universities. However, every sociology doctoral program aims for students to acquire these basic proficiencies.

Graduates of the PhD in Sociology program can be employed in a wide range of sectors. These sectors include universities, research institutions, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, and media organizations. Students who graduate from sociology PhD programs typically work in the following types of jobs:

Private Sector Positions:

Graduates of the PhD in Sociology program can work in positions such as human resources, marketing, research and development, and more within private sector companies. These positions involve tasks such as applying social sciences and working on business strategies.

Additionally, sociology PhD graduates may work in roles related to business, law, medicine, public policy, psychology, and other disciplines. Therefore, the PhD in Sociology program offers a wide range of career opportunities for its graduates.

The education students receive and the qualifications they acquire are important factors for gaining access to employment opportunities. However, the laws, regulations, and economic conditions of the countries where students live are other factors that affect employment prospects. Additionally, employment opportunities can vary and change over time. Therefore, we recommend that our students, while preparing themselves for the job market, keep up with industry developments and changes, prepare the necessary documents for job applications, and enhance their skills to increase their competitive edge.

In summary, the education students receive and the qualifications they gain are key factors in their access to employment opportunities. However, due to the variability of work conditions and legal regulations, our students need to continuously develop themselves and stay updated with industry trends to facilitate their access to employment opportunities.

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades, and grades given to homework, practice, and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type of mid-term and final evaluations and their weights (exams, homework, practice, etc.) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor giving the course within the first two weeks of the term and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor giving the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows;

Having passed all courses in the program,

• No FF grade,
• Receiving a minimum grade of CB and above for each course,
• Providing 240 ECTS credits, 60 credits for the course phase and 60 credits for the thesis phase,
• Submitting a thesis study consisting of at least 40,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute and defending this thesis study when deemed necessary,

Submitting a thesis study with a plagiarism rate below the maximum accepted 30% in the submitted thesis study,

Submitting the thesis study, which has received Turkish approval, in English.