The Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology – Applied Social Research degree will focus on the application of social theories and research methodologies that assist in understanding and addressing the social problems and challenges of northern and rural communities, including Indigenous communities, in Canada and around the world.
The program brings together faculty expertise in Sociology, Health and Populations Studies, Gerontology, Anthropology, Science and Environmental Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Active involvement in the community, government agency partners, a curriculum of research-intensive courses, and practicum placements will provide you with the theoretical foundations and quantitative and qualitative research skills to undertake applied research, evaluation and policy studies in government, not-for-profit and private organizations.
The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master’s degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).
All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.
All applicants are required to either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master’s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.
Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.
The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master’s degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).
All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.
All applicants are required to either write a statement of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master’s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.
Applicants may also be asked to submit supplemental information, such as GMAT or English Language Proficiency scores, as appropriate.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Arts in Sociology in Canada: are:
Other test requirements:
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Application Fees | $130.00 | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$8,400.00/year (CA$700.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$17,152.00/year |
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You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour. |
Items | Costs | ||||||
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Application Fees | $130.00 | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$8,400.00/year (CA$700.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$17,152.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,152.00/year by working 20 h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 13.40/h + 40 h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 13.40/h at minimum wage of CA$13.40/hour. |
Funding is available to graduate students from both internal and external sources. Internal funding includes teaching/research assistantships, faculty research grants, and Nipissing Graduate Scholarships. The value of these scholarships varies. Students are also encouraged to compete for scholarships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), the Canada Graduate Scholarship, and the Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship.
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