Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology - Environment, Community and Social Movements in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,952.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Land frequently serves as a foundational element that shapes both ecological systems and community identities. Researchers in the Environment & Community group explore the connections between constructed spaces, human populations, and their natural surroundings. While maintaining environmental and communal studies as their primary focus, these scholars apply their specialized knowledge to diverse topics such as public participation in climate initiatives and social activism, the interplay between urban land utilization, community dynamics, and policy development, as well as examining various aspects of human-environment interactions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MA program in full standing, an applicant should.
Hold a four-year degree in sociology or a cognate field (i.e. a closely related field with significant sociological content)
Attained first-class standing (80% at UBC) in their upper-level courses, especially their sociology courses.
Applicants are required to scan official transcripts of all previous academic work from all post-secondary institutions. Transcripts must be:
Validated by the institution's registrar and on official, secure university letterhead (or, if provided by the institution, in the form of a secure .pdf)
Uploaded as .pdf documents and clearly labelled
Accompanied by the grading key for the institution
Translated by a certified translator if in a language other than English or French
Transcripts in the form of a print-out from the student's online records, transcripts with no grading scale, and transcripts in languages other than English or French will not be evaluated.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 7 is required with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 100 for the internet-based exam, Reading 25 Writing, 25 Speaking, 22 Listening, 22
Hold a four-year degree in sociology or a cognate field (i.e. a closely related field with significant sociological content)
Attained first-class standing (80% at UBC) in their upper-level courses, especially their sociology courses.
Applicants are required to scan official transcripts of all previous academic work from all post-secondary institutions. Transcripts must be:
Validated by the institution's registrar and on official, secure university letterhead (or, if provided by the institution, in the form of a secure .pdf)
Uploaded as .pdf documents and clearly labelled
Accompanied by the grading key for the institution
Translated by a certified translator if in a language other than English or French
Transcripts in the form of a print-out from the student's online records, transcripts with no grading scale, and transcripts in languages other than English or French will not be evaluated.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 7 is required with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 100 for the internet-based exam, Reading 25 Writing, 25 Speaking, 22 Listening, 22
Tuition
CAD
9,690