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MA Sociology (Concentration in Quantitative Methodology) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

MA Sociology (Concentration in Quantitative Methodology) is a 5.0-credit master's programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar, offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Sociology and Anthropology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 5.0 credits. Required courses include Recurring Debates in Social Thought (SOCI 5005), The Logic of the Research Process (SOCI 5809), Multiple Regression Analysis (SOCI 5102), Advanced Multivariate Analysis (SOCI 5104).

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Entry requirements

The requirement for admission into the master's program is a B.A.Honours or equivalent with at least high honours standing in sociology or a closely-related field. Where relevant, previous professional experience will be taken into account in determining an applicant's standing on admission. Applicants with three-year non-honours bachelor's degrees may be admitted into a qualifying-year program designed to raise their standing to honours status. Students earning at least high honours standing in their qualifying-year courses will be considered for admission into the master's program. Refer to the General Regulations section of this Calendar for details of the regulations governing the qualifying year. #### Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway in the Department of Sociology is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study. Students in their final year of a Carleton B.A. Honours degree in Sociology, or equivalent, may qualify for this pathway. Students in their third-year of study in the Carleton B.A. Honours degree in Sociology, or related discipline, should consult with both the Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Advisor to determine if the accelerated pathway is appropriate for them and to confirm their selection of courses for their final year of undergraduate stu

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

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