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MA Social & Political Thought at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Program in Social & Political Thought offers both MA and PhD degrees. Since its inception in 1973, the program has advanced the study of social and political ideas, theories, movements, and associated phenomena in an interdisciplinary context.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Major research paper AND Oral examination.

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Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: Resumé or CV Statement of interest, including Grad Course List. Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2026-12-01.

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 students register in Fall, Winter and Summer terms; applications for Fall entry open September 30, 2026.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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