Overview

The Sociology MA course from Queen's University from Queen's University students are required to complete six courses. Students are registered in Pattern II (A) (Essay). At the end of the Fall Term, students may remain in the Essay pathway, or apply to pursue Pattern I or Pattern II (B). Entry to these is dependent on academic progress, a successful proposal, and supervision.

PhD students will complete four courses, a course in professional and pedagogical skills, a 2-part qualifying examination (written and oral), and a thesis in traditional or manuscript format to be defended before a committee of examiners.

Key facts:

The Graduate Program in the Department of Sociology is a collegial, well-resourced and highly successful program. We offer rigorous academic degree programs at the MA and PhD levels. Our dedicated faculty members make every effort to provide comprehensive support to each and every graduate student. The department has an excellent record of securing external funding for students and providing additional teaching and research opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sociological Theory;

Sociological Methodology

Quantitative Methodology

Rage Against the Machine: Technologies of Domination in Datafied Societies

Criminalization, Social Control and Punishment

Intersectionality, Inequality, Power

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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65

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

For international students if required a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or TOEFL iBT minimum score of 88.

BA Honours undergraduate degree in Sociology or equivalent with a minimum B+ standing.

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Tuition Fees

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12927 CAD / year

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5773 CAD / year

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Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

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Kingston

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