Arts & Humanities
Arts & Science
McMaster University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September; application deadline January 15, 2027
Arts & Humanities
Sociology is the study of social life, from small groups to large-scale institutions. It considers the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, and social class on privilege and social relations.
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Duration: 1 or 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Areas of research include: Social inequality Sociology of gender, sexuality and family Sociology of work and occupations Social psychology Sociology of race, ethnicity and immigration Political sociology and social movements.
The MA in Sociology offers a graduate experience that fosters close mentorship with faculty members who are leading scholars in our six areas of specialty. The department offers four pathways to complete the program: thesis (2 years) major research paper (1 year), and two coursework options (1 year). The MA coursework stream in Social Psychology gives students the opportunity to focus their studies on a particular area within sociology that concerns itself primarily with social processes and the interaction between individuals and society. Required credentials: BA (Honours) in Sociology or a related field
Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.
Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.
Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/
Arts & Humanities
McMaster University, Canada
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