Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Agriculture - Rural and Environmental Sociology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,093
(c. USD8,640.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master's in Agriculture program caters to professionals in early and mid-career stages, offering specialization in two key fields: agricultural economics (covering food policy, consumption patterns, and environmental sustainability) or rural and environmental sociology (exploring social movements, risk assessment, resilience, and Indigenous studies). Rural sociology investigates social dynamics and transformations in rural communities, addressing concerns like agricultural systems, natural resource industries, and energy projects. REES scholars explore diverse, cross-disciplinary global challenges including economic development, worldwide integration, nutritional access, ecological shifts, gender studies, and Indigenous community growth. Environmental sociology analyzes the relationship between society and nature, frequently concentrating on ecological challenges, environmental hazards, sustainability values, material consumption, waste management, and purchasing patterns.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
4-year undergraduate degree in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study
Students entering the MAg program, specializing in Rural Sociology, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
Statistics
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Social theory
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study
Students entering the MAg program, specializing in Rural Sociology, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program:
Statistics
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Social theory
TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Tuition
CAD
12,093