Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 12 to 24 months - "Students can take between 12 m…Duration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Social SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of ArtsAwards
- $12,927Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Fields of Research The program reflects the special expertise of the staff faculty and utilizes the unique facilities offered by the Kingston community. The program reflects the special expertise in the following areas: Critical Sociological Theory, including Marxism and Critical Race Theory Deviance and Criminology (especially among young offenders) Criminal Justice and Policing Feminist Sociology Social Movements Sociology of Cities and Urban Sociology Sociology of Law Sociology of Sport Cybersecurity and Surveillance Science and Technology Studies Digital Media and Culture Visual Culture Research Methods The Graduate program is divided into three fields: Power, Inequalities and Social Justice; Criminology and Law Media, Information and Surveillance.
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Financial Assistance All students will be considered for funding from a combination of Queen's Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships) in the department’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Award stipends are typically paid in three equal instalments throughout the year with teaching assistant and research assistant salaries paid monthly. Departmental Facilities The Department of Sociology is housed on two floors of Mackintosh-Corry Hall. Our facilities include graduate student office spaces, conference room, and a lounge. Faculty Head Hand. M. Coordinator of Graduate Studies Myers, N.M. Professor Burfoot, A. , Hand, M., Kay, F. Associate Professor Abrams, T.J., Möllers, N.T., Myers, N.M. 2 , Sytsma, V.A. 1 Assistant Professor Golriz, G., Husain, F., Tuzcu, P. Professor Emeritus Baron, S.B., Beamish, R.B., Hamilton, R., Lele, J.K., Lyon, D., Pearce, F., Sacco, V. ...
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: The Department offers a program of study leading to the Master of Arts degree. Students can take between 12 months and 24 months to complete the program, depending on which pathway they take. The M.A. program offers three (3) pathways to completion: Pattern I (Thesis): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and four term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, and a thesis (SOCY 899) of approximately 25,000 words which must be successfully defended before a committee of examiners (18-24 months). Pattern II (A) (Essay): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and four term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, and an extended essay of between 10,000-12,000 words (12 months). The essay is assessed by the supervisor and a second reader. Pattern II (B) (Experiential): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and two term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, 72 hours of experiential learning in a community-based setting, and a report of 10,000-12,000 words (12 months). The report is assessed by the supervisor and a second reader. Incoming Masters students are registered in Pattern II (A) (Essay). At the end of the Fall Term, students may remain in the Essay pathway, or apply to pursue Pattern I or Pattern II (B). Entry to these is dependent on academic progress, a successful proposal, and agreed supervision. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,927 CAD / year≈ $9,505 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: All students will be considered for funding from a combination of Queen's Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships) in the department’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Award stipends are typically paid in three equal instalments throughout the year with teaching assistant and research assistant salaries paid monthly. Departmental Facilities The Department of Sociology is housed on two floors of Mackintosh-Corry Hall. Our facilities include graduate student office spaces, conference room, and a lounge. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Sociology - Master of Arts cost?
CAD 12,927 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
12 to 24 months - "Students can take between 12 m…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: The Department offers a program of study leading to the Master of Arts degree. Students can take between 12 months and 24 months to complete the program, depending on which pathway they take. The M.A. program offers three (3) pathways to completion: Pattern I (Thesis): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and four term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, and a thesis (SOCY 899) of approximately 25,000 words which must be successfully defended before a committee of examiners (18-24 months). Pattern II (A) (Essay): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and four term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, and an extended essay of between 10,000-12,000 words (12 months). The essay is assessed by the supervisor and a second reader. Pattern II (B) (Experiential): SOCY 901 and SOCY 902 and two term-length graduate courses normally to be taken in the first two terms of the program, 72 hours of experiential learning in a community-based setting, and a report of 10,000-12,000 words (12 months). The report is assessed by the supervisor and a second reader. Incoming Masters students are registered in Pattern II (A) (Essay). At the end of the Fall Term, students may remain in the Essay pathway, or apply to pursue Pattern I or Pattern II (B). Entry to these is dependent on academic progress, a successful proposal, and agreed supervision. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: All students will be considered for funding from a combination of Queen's Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships) in the department’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Award stipends are typically paid in three equal instalments throughout the year with teaching assistant and research assistant salaries paid monthly. Departmental Facilities The Department of Sociology is housed on two floors of Mackintosh-Corry Hall. Our facilities include graduate student office spaces, conference room, and a lounge. Source View scholarship page
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