Overview

Key Features

The Critical Sociology program at Brock University offers learners an exciting opportunity to explore, analyze and challenge all (human and non-human) aspects of the social world through a critical interdisciplinary lens.

Informed by the latest and most dynamic perspectives and methodologies from sociology and a range of allied disciplines, learners examine various forms of inequality and oppression as they manifest themselves in the workplace, the home, the political sphere, popular culture, and every other realm of social life.

Career outcomes

Government Agencies
Non-profit Social Services Organizations
Research Think Tanks
Unions
Universities
Media Organizations
Journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Co-op Employment

Co-op Professional Preparation Course

Critical Social Theories

Critical Social Research Design and Methods

Globalization, Inequality and Social Change
Engaging Criminology in the 21st Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 62 other Masters in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
A personal statement of interest and goals.
To apply to the Critical Sociology Co-op option, please include an additional page with your Statement of Interest. Describe your interest in the Critical Sociology Co-op, the strengths or skills you would bring, the strengths or skills you want to develop, and how you expect the Co-op experience would support your career, research or activist goals.
A current resume
Two academic online letters of reference from referees who can attest to the applicant’s suitability for graduate studies.
Students will be expected to be proficient in English

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6725 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5450 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 24 months.

2,725.41
6,725.34

Living costs for St. Catharines

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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