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Sociology (Thesis): Population Dynamics (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.A. in Sociology ; Population Dynamics program graduate training in sociology with an emphasis on demographic methods and critical population issues. Students will attend at least five of the seminars given in the Social Statistics and Population seminar series. The thesis must be on a topic related to population dynamics and approved by the Population Dynamics Option (PDO) 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 (24 credits), required courses (18 credits) and complementary courses (3 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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