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Master of Arts (MA), Course-based in Sociology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The course-based MA in Sociology is a continuous programme with no scheduled break. The work is considered equivalent to a major research project and suits students who intend to proceed to doctoral studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Sociology  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

27 units of courses: sociological statistics, methods and theory (SOCI 611, 613, 615 or an alternative methods course, and SOCI 631), 9 units of 600/700-level electives, SOCI 606 and 607 (3 units) and a 6-unit major research paper (SOCI 680) taken in spring and summer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadlines for submission of completed applications is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) Thesis-based program: a grade point average of 3.5 on a four-point scale over the last two years of coursework or 60 units. Course-based program: a grade point average of 3.3 on a four-point scale over the last two years of coursework or 60 units. b) Demonstrated competence, normally through course work, in classical and contemporary sociological theory, social research methods, and social statistics. c) A written statement of intent. d) A sample of written work. Possible writing samples include a term paper, a research report, a thesis chapter or an article.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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