MA Sociology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The MA in the Sociology program trains students in core and substantive areas of the discipline and offers a wide range of areas of specialization.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master’s in Sociology program accepts applications for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers a program of study leading to a Master of Arts degree in Sociology, and a pre-master’s option. The MA program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the MA in Sociology program, an applicant would be expected to have either of: A Pre-Master's year of stipulated courses following a 3-year B.A. in Sociology (or equivalent) A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or a closely related cognate field that includes substantial sociological content and a strong foundation in sociological research methods and theoryA minimum GPA of 3.25 in a substantial number of courses in Sociology Sociology uses the FGPS English Language Test requirements, with the following exceptions: IELTS: The minimum score must be 6.5 in each of the test bands TOEFL: Minimum thresholds must be 600 on the paper test and 100 overall on the internet-based test (with a minimum speaking/writing of 22). TOEFL (iBT 2026): Minimum overall score of 5.0, with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and speaking.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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