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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Sociology Public Policy View 75 other Masters in Public Policy in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
Tuition Fee
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International
17317 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17317 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
6615 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 CAD per year during 24 months.
- National: $6,515 (2nd year)
- International: $17,317 (2nd year)
Living costs for Ottawa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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