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Sociology (Thesis): Development Studies (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Arts programme offered by Sociology (Faculty of Arts), with a credit weight of 45 credits. The M.A. thesis must be on a topic relating to development studies, approved by the Development Studies Option (DSO) coordinating committee.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Sociology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (30 credits), required courses (15 credits) and complementary courses (6 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree, ideally with a Standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.3/4.0, in sociology or another relevant social science (additional sociology courses may be required). Required: transcripts, two reference letters, personal statement (max. 1,000 words), writing sample (max. 30 pages) and CV.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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