Sociology, MA

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Sociology, MA cost?

  CAD 20,513 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  10 months, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with a grade average of at least 70% (B-) in the last four semesters (normally the last two years) of full-time study. Two referee assessment forms and transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Programme minimum admission average: 77% (stated range 77-79%). Programme-specific requirements: Applicants must possess an Honours BA (4 years) degree or its equivalent with at least a B+ average in the final two years of undergraduate studies. Students who do not meet departmental requirements, e.g., students whose undergraduate degree does not include basic courses in Sociology, may be admitted provisionally and required to complete appropriate make-up courses from offerings in the undergraduate program. Application Procedure Graduate students are admitted each Fall semester. The program is offered on a full-time basis only. The on-line application and application information can be found at http://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/apply/. Program offices should be consulted for admission deadlines. Program Requirements The MA program permits students to become actively involved in research, teaching and professional practice. The objective of the program is to offer opportunities · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification is required only where the applicant's first language is not English. Other accepted tests: CAEL 70 overall; MELAB 85; Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) 7. The advanced level of the University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) satisfies the requirement; admission may also be offered on condition of completing the Graduate Preparation Program (GPP, two semesters). · GRE/GMAT: Required by some departments; the Graduate Calendar states that where the GRE or GMAT is required it is listed with the programme's own admission information. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 (non-refundable, payable to OUAC)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial Assistance: In the course-based stream, funding is reserved for students with an entrance GPA of 85% or higher. Your offer letter will specify how much funding the department is able to offer you. Thesis students will be offered a funding package of at least $16,000 (domestic) or $24,000 (international), made up of scholarships and teaching assistant positions. Applying to Scholarships You are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships in the fall of the year before entering the program. External award opportunities include, but are not limited to: Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program; Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master's program; Browse scholarships available to graduate students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Learn more about funding your graduate studies. Source:. University-wide international awards Guelph names for graduate students: International Doctoral Tuition Scholarships (up to four years) and International Master's Tuition Scholarships "for both course-based and thesis-based programs", plus the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and tri-agency awards. Source View scholarship page