NS,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,079
(c. USD16,595.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our compact program fosters teamwork among students during research project planning – an approach that enhances your investigative abilities, interpersonal communication, and analytical thinking while building strong connections within the program community. You'll also develop teaching skills by leading discussion groups, observing classroom settings, and potentially serving as teaching assistants.
Acadia's Sociology Master's faculty bring diverse research expertise to support your academic journey. In our cooperative graduate sociology environment, you'll investigate emerging theories and research methodologies, applying these tools to studies that reveal fresh insights about contemporary societies.
This program centers on designing and completing your selected research project, culminating in your MA thesis defense. Coursework will provide intensive study of social theory, both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and broader sociological subjects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must have an Honours degree in sociology and a grade-point average of at least 3.55 in the last two years of their program. Applicants are required to have completed 6h coursework in each of social theory and research methods. The application must include: a statement of research interests, a sample of written work (e.g. chapter from an Honours thesis or excerpt from a major research paper), a curriculum vitae, all undergraduate transcripts, and two letters of reference. The deadline is February 1 for applicants who wish to be considered for university funding. Other applications may be considered after this date, if space permits. Students will identify a supervisor, in consultation with the department, once they start the program.
Acadia's minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
IELTS (Academic only) - 6.5 overall with no subtest score below 6.0
TOEFL - 93 IBT with no subtest score below 20
TOEFL - 93 IBT Home Edition with no subtest score below 20
Acadia's minimum admission requirement is 2.67/4.0 GPA OR a 70% in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years.
IELTS (Academic only) - 6.5 overall with no subtest score below 6.0
TOEFL - 93 IBT with no subtest score below 20
TOEFL - 93 IBT Home Edition with no subtest score below 20
Tuition
CAD
23,079