ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology - Applied Social Research (Major Research Paper) in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University
Nipissing University
|
North Bay Canada
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
25,500
(c. USD18,336.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology – Applied Social Research program emphasizes practical approaches to social theories and research methods for analyzing and tackling issues faced by northern, rural, and Indigenous communities globally. This interdisciplinary program draws on faculty strengths in Sociology, Health and Population Studies, Gerontology, Anthropology, Environmental Science, and Criminology. Through community engagement, government collaborations, research-focused coursework, and hands-on practicums, students gain theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in both quantitative and qualitative research for applied studies, policy analysis, and program evaluation across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Core requirements consist of three foundational courses: SOCI 5106 Advanced Sociological Theory; SOCI 5216 Research Design; and either SOCI 5217 Quantitative Analysis or SOCI 5417 Qualitative Analysis. Graduates will be equipped for doctoral studies in Sociology, Anthropology, or Criminology.
Students can complete their degree through either a one-year Major Research Paper (MRP) or a two-year Thesis Research Project (TRP).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold an Honours BA in Sociology or a related field (e.g. Anthropology, Criminology, or Criminal Justice) and at least a 75% average on the last ten full (20 half/semester courses) courses completed at the time of application, or equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.
The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master's degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).
All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.
All applicants are required to either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master's degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.
Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.
TOEFL iBT, with a minimum overall score of 93, and a minimum score of 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in speaking and writing,
IELTS, with an overall score of no less than 6.5 and a minimum of 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking and a minimum score of 6.0 in writing
The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master's degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).
All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.
All applicants are required to either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master's degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.
Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.
TOEFL iBT, with a minimum overall score of 93, and a minimum score of 20 in reading and listening and a minimum score of 22 in speaking and writing,
IELTS, with an overall score of no less than 6.5 and a minimum of 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking and a minimum score of 6.0 in writing
Tuition
CAD
25,500