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MA Sociology - Applied Social Research at Nipissing University

Nipissing University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Sociology - Applied Social Research applies social theories and research methods to social issues in Canada and abroad. Students choose a one-year Major Research Paper or a two-year Thesis Research Project, with an optional practicum with a partner organization. The program is 24-27 credits.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: MRP: 1 year full-time (up to 3 flex-time); Thesis: 2 years full-time (up to 4 flex-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core courses in Advanced Sociological Theory, Research Design and either Quantitative or Qualitative Analysis; MRP route: three required courses, three electives and a six-credit MRP; thesis route: three required courses, two electives and a 12-credit thesis.

Career pathways

Policy analyst, research consultant or evaluator, data analyst in education, healthcare or community development, NGO research roles, and doctoral studies preparation.

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Application information

International applicants: CAD 28,560 a year (2026-2027). International graduate tuition for the 2026-2027 year (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms, full-time/flex-time), as stated for all Masters programs. Excludes ancillary fees, student insurance plan and UHIP. Source

Graduate intakes: Fall (September) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology and MSc Mathematics (full-time or flex-time); Winter (January) for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc (flex-time and full-time); Spring (May) for MEd (flex-time).

Graduate programmes, all applicants: Fall (September) application deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology, MSc Mathematics. Winter (January) deadline October 23, 2026 for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc. MEd Spring (May) flex-time deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027). Applications after the deadline are considered if room remains but are not considered for scholarships or funding; late applications and documents must be in by October 30 (Winter), March 31 (Spring) and July 31 (Fall).

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