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The Sociology Department at Queen's University emphasizes rigorous social analysis and comprehensive research, providing students with demanding projects and top-tier resources to accomplish them. Our professors are all accomplished researchers with national or global recognition, while still being accessible and fostering supportive, mentoring connections with students. We participate in The Surveillance Studies Centre, an international cross-disciplinary research effort examining topics from retail loyalty programs to law enforcement tracking systems. Additionally, we work closely with other university departments such as Development Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, and Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Students must have M.A. in Sociology, minimum A- average. We also welcome applications from students with alternative academic backgrounds, particularly those with degrees from disciplines or interdisciplinary programs related to our specialty areas, for example, Communications, Criminology, Law, Gender Studies, Media Studies and Cultural Studies.
English language requirements
Applicants must have TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT): The minimum overall score is 88, made up of the minimum scores in each component test as follows: Writing test: 24/30; Speaking test: 22/30; Reading test: 22/30; Listening test: 20/30; MELAB: 80 (minimum overall score); IELTS: 7 (minimum score, academic module); PTE Academic: 65 (minimum overall score).