Overview

Sociology from Wayne State University curriculum also focuses on advanced training in the specialty areas of race/ethnicity/gender, sociology of health and illness and global/transnational/comparative sociology. Our program offers two tracks: Plan A (thesis track) and Plan B (essay track). Plan B is a terminal M.A. degree.

Students at Sociology from Wayne State University will gain skills in:

Articulating and defending a position

Conducting social analysis using quantitative or qualitative methods

Critical thinking

Evaluating ideas, theory, and evidence across diverse topical areas

Identifying cultural and social considerations

Planning and designing projects

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Sociology

Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research

Comparative Schools of Sociological Theory

Social Statistics

Master's Essay

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree.

Submit your transcript(s)

Demonstrate English proficiency

Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

Test Scores

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Out-of-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24990 USD / year

≈ 24990 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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

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Students at Sociology from Wayne State University will gain skills in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Financing

Funding

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