Overview

The Sociology programme at the University of Victoria provides graduate students with a rigorous environment to explore complex social issues through advanced theoretical and methodological lenses. This Master's degree is designed to foster independent research skills and deep analytical thinking within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Why Sociology at the University of Victoria?

The university stands out as a leader in research and social impact, currently ranking first in Canada for Climate Action. Students benefit from a supportive academic community that offers automatic consideration for various funding opportunities, including fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Furthermore, the institution hosts the largest co-op graduate programme in Canada, allowing students to integrate professional work experience directly into their academic journey.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2801 per semester
National fee: CAD 2221 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around distinct pathways, including a thesis-based option, a research paper stream, and an interdisciplinary Cultural, Social & Political Thought option. Modules and requirements may include:

Sociological Theory
Research Methods
Culture, Society and Politics
Thesis Research
Major Research Paper
Social Justice Studies

Careers with Sociology

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths across the public and private sectors. The programme equips students with high-level analytical and research competencies suitable for roles in policy analysis, community development, and social advocacy. Many students also utilise the university's extensive co-op network to secure placements that lead to permanent employment in government agencies, non-profit organisations, and research institutes. The advanced training provided also serves as a robust foundation for those intending to pursue doctoral studies or academic careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Social Statistics

Qualitative Research

Issues in Contemporary Sociology

Advanced Statistical Analysis
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s and doctoral students usually begin their programs in September. This is mainly because funding is normally available only for students beginning their programs at that time.

Admission to the master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum overall average of B+ (6.0) in the final two full years of credit units or undergraduate work.

Students without the prerequisites for the graduate courses they need to take may be required to take the prerequisites as part of their degree program (see Sociology graduate course listings for details). The admissions selection process is competitive.
Not all students who meet the minimum requirements will be admitted. Typically, 10 to 12 master’s students are admitted to the program each year.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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