Master of Arts (M.A.) Sociology (Non-Thesis)

Main campus, Montreal, Canada

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# =47QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

29,830 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is both for students who wish to continue from an undergraduate degree in sociology, and those who wish to enter sociology for the first time. McGill is an excellent venue because the program involves rigorous training in methodology. Academically inclined students have gone on to higher degrees, some at McGill and others at other universities; the training offered has allowed others to go to varied careers, not least as teachers in CEGEPs. This program is designed to be completed within twelve months.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

86+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0. The degree may be either in Sociology or in another relevant social science. In the latter case, applicants may be required to take some additional sociology courses to fill gaps in their background.
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
• GRE – required for applicants who have not received a degree from a Canadian university • Personal Statement (maximum 1,000 words) • Writing Sample – can be in the form of a graded paper or a chapter from a thesis and must be at least 15 typewritten pages in length translated into English or French

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

10,924 CAD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

29,830 CAD

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Master of Arts (M.A.) Sociology (Non-Thesis)

Main campus, Montreal, Canada

# =47QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

29,830 CADTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

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Program overview

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