Overview

The principal focus of our graduate Sociology MA programs at Carleton University is the organization and development of contemporary societies in comparative context and with particular reference to Canadian society.

A key feature of our graduate programs is that they are student-centred. We feel strongly that students should have the opportunity to fashion for themselves the experience of graduate study that is going to serve them best. We also offer a concentration in Quantitative Methodology.

Career Opportunities

Our alumni pursue research that often leads them to holding influential positions in the non-academic world and key academic positions in the national and international sociological community. Dozens of former PhD students are now professors across Canada and around the world, with very recent sociology graduates gaining tenure-track jobs at the universities of Victoria, Alberta, Manitoba and Ottawa, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Sociological Theory

Selected Topics in Classical Theory

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Selected Topics in Contemporary Theory

Recurring Debates in Social Thought

Social Change and Economic Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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86

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology View 58 other Masters in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BA (Honours), or the equivalent, with at least a B+ standing in sociology or a closely related field. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact us for advice about whether their grade point average will be competitive.

Relevant previous professional experience may be taken into account in determining an applicant’s standing on admission

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24427 CAD / year

≈ 24427 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10061 CAD / year

≈ 10061 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8317 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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

Funding

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