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Sociology, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

The Master of Arts in Sociology at Texas A&M International University seeks to develop your understanding of the dynamics of the social world. Our goal is to assist the student to see the less obvious, by instructing the methods and techniques of social science.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Seminar in Sociological Theory
  • Racial, Ethnic, Social Class and Gender Inequalities
  • Social Inquiry
  • Contemporary Studies of Social Problems
  • Sociology of Education
  • Immigration and Biculturalism
  • Applications in Social Planning
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods

              Detailed Programme Facts

              • Programme intensity Full-time
                • Full-time duration 24 months
              • Languages
                • English
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              • Delivery mode
                On Campus

              English Language Requirements

              You only need to take one of these language tests:

              • Minimum required score:

                79

                The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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              • Minimum required score:

                6.5

                The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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              Academic Requirements

              You need the following GPA score:

              Required score: 3

              Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

              Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

              Admission requirements:

              • Official Certificate of Graduation
              • Use a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service for credential translation
              • Submit official TOEFL or IELTS score reports

              Visa requirements:

              • Bank Statement
              • Copy of Current Visa
              • Copy of I-20
              • Financial Statement Form
              • International Student Transfer Form

              Tuition Fee

              • International

                499 USD/credit
                Tuition Fee
                Based on the original amount of 499 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

              • National

                77 USD/credit
                Tuition Fee
                Based on the original amount of 77 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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