Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,535
(c. USD10,658.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The UNB Sociology Graduate Program provides intensive research-based degrees for both full-time and part-time students, preparing them for leadership roles across private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
Our Master of Arts (MA) and Doctoral (PhD) programs focus on cultivating robust social research skills (including qualitative and quantitative approaches), mastery of research methodology, and theoretical foundations in social theory.
The MA program strengthens students' abilities to conduct social research through project development, analytical thinking, fieldwork, professional communication, and sophisticated data interpretation—skills that translate to diverse career opportunities.
The PhD program enables students to expand their graduate-level expertise through advanced research. With dedicated mentorship, PhD candidates refine their specialized knowledge and methodological skills to become authorities in their chosen fields. Alumni have secured roles in government agencies, corporate organizations, nonprofit institutions, and university faculty positions.
Program Length: 2 years (MA) or 4 years (PhD)
Start Date: Fall semester
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Masters applicants Should hold an undergraduate major or honours degree in Sociology and a minimum GPA of 3.5 B It is possible for students with GPAs that just fall short of the minimum or students with an undergraduate degree from a related social science discipline to still be considered for entry to the program after completing a year of additional coursework
PhD applicants Require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline and a minimum GPA of 3.7
For all applicants The application package must include
An up-to-date official academic transcript For those applying for the December 15 deadline an updated transcript with Fall grades must be submitted as soon as it becomes available at the completion of the semester
Three 3 letters of reference At least two 2 of which if not all must be from academic referees
A statement of interest approximately 500-600 words long This should outline your intended research area and why you have selected UNB
A writing sample For MA applicants usually a high scoring undergraduate paper for PhD applicants usually a chapter from their MA thesis
A curriculum vitae
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency scores IELTS band 7.5 overall with minimum writing band of 7.5 TOEFL 102 or an accepted equivalent
PhD applicants Require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline and a minimum GPA of 3.7
For all applicants The application package must include
An up-to-date official academic transcript For those applying for the December 15 deadline an updated transcript with Fall grades must be submitted as soon as it becomes available at the completion of the semester
Three 3 letters of reference At least two 2 of which if not all must be from academic referees
A statement of interest approximately 500-600 words long This should outline your intended research area and why you have selected UNB
A writing sample For MA applicants usually a high scoring undergraduate paper for PhD applicants usually a chapter from their MA thesis
A curriculum vitae
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency scores IELTS band 7.5 overall with minimum writing band of 7.5 TOEFL 102 or an accepted equivalent
Tuition
CAD
14,535