Master of Sociology in Canada at Acadia University

Program Overview for Master of Sociology in Canada:

Deepen your interest in sociology and prepare for future academic research and employment in this field. You will explore new theories and research methods in Arcadia's highly collaborative graduate sociology courses and apply these skills to research projects to reveal new insights about the society in which we live.

Acadia Masters of Sociology teachers have a wide range of research interests to support their studies. The program specializes in political economy, social development, gender, cultural diversity, work, methods, and social theory. 

Your primary focus in this program will be the planning and execution of your chosen research project. Still, the course components will emphasize a deeper exposure to social theory and broader sociological issues. 

Get Inspired:

At Arcadia, you will have a high degree of direct contact and involvement with your supervisor, who will help guide your research and learning. The mini-program also emphasizes cooperation between you and your classmates when planning a research project; this can develop your research communication and critical analysis skills while creating a close community in the program. You will also have the opportunity to gain teaching experience through discussion groups and guided classroom experiences.

Research Interests:

• Addiction studies
• Consequential Marxism
• Crime and deviance
• Critical development studies
• Gender, identity, and symbolism
• Health and healthcare
• Justice and law
• Marxism
• North Atlantic Maritime cultures
• Political economy
• Qualitative methods
• Racialization and ethnicity
• Research ethics
• Research methods
• Social and economic organizations
• Social change and revolution
• Social movements and human development
• Social theory
• Sociology of families
• Women's and gender studies

The eligibility for Master of Sociology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Candidates for admission to the graduate programs of Acadia University must possess an honors degree, or a four-year bachelor's degree, from an approved university. Those candidates possessing a major in a field other than their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses to make up the equivalent of an Acadia undergraduate major. Special consideration may be given to those candidates wishing to change from one undergraduate field to a related graduate one.

Candidates must have at least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60 credit hours) of university study, including coursework in an undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.

The number of students admitted to our graduate programs is limited, and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not ensure admission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Graduate Studies Officer by emailing gradadmissions@acadiau.ca.

Other Documents Required to support your application:

1. One Original Official Transcript from EACH post-secondary institution attended
2. Resume 
3. Statement of Research Interests: You will upload your Statement of Research Interests through the Applicant Status Portal once you submit your application form. There is no specific format or page limit for this statement. A statement of research interest is a short document that provides a brief history of your past research experience and the future work you intend to complete. It is a common component of a potential candidate’s application for post-graduate study. The statement is the primary way an admissions committee determines if a candidate’s interest and experience make them a good fit for their program/institution. A Statement should:
   • Articulate the broader field you are working within and the specific question you are interested in answering.
   • Provide a brief history of your past research/interest. How did this research propel you forward?
   • Describe your ongoing research. What questions are you actively trying to solve? What have you found so far? How are you connecting your research to the larger academic conversation? (do you have any publications under review, upcoming conferences, or other professional engagements?) What are the larger implications of your work? and
   • Describe the future trajectory of your research. What is the big picture? What further questions do you have, and how will you solve them? How can the institution to which you are applying for help you in that process? Does the institution have the necessary academic expertise and resources to help you complete the research?
4. Letter of Recommendation: Two (2) reference letters are required. 
5. Writing sample: Minimum of 10 pages. A research essay completed for an upper-level undergraduate course is appropriate. Please submit a copy free of the instructor’s mark and comments.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Sociology to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Sociology in Canada.

In order to ensure consideration for Acadia Graduate Teaching Assistantships, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by February 1. For additional program information, please contact:

Dr. Sarah Rudrum
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Sociology 
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Canada, B4P 2R6

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