PhD Sociology at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

The UNB Sociology Graduate Program offers research-intensive degrees that equip students with the skills and knowledge to meet a range of learning and career goals. The Master of Arts (MA) program emphasizes developing command of sociological research designs and techniques (including qualitative and quantitative methods) and theoretical positioning (contemporary and historical social theories).

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Entry requirements

Masters applicants: Should hold an undergraduate major or honours degree in Sociology and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B+). (It is possible for students with GPAs that just fall short of the minimum, or students with an undergraduate degree from a related social science discipline, to still be considered for entry to the program after completing a year of additional coursework. Please contact [email protected] for more information.) PhD applicants: Require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline and a minimum GPA of 3.7. (Please contact soci.grad@unb.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,168 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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