MA in Sociology in Canada at UNB Canada




University University of New Brunswick (UNB Canada)
Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 2 Years
Students 8,303
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Detailed Information of MA in Sociology in Canada at University of New Brunswick

These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Sociology in Canada

  1. 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. Please contact soci.grad@unb.ca for more information.)
  2. PhD applicants: Require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline. (Please contact soci.grad@unb.ca for more information.) 
  3. 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.  
    • A completed online application
  4.  Applicants should contact relevant faculty members in the Sociology Department to ascertain their availability and   their potential interest in becoming a supervisor. 
  5.  Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency scores at or above IELTS band 7.5, TOEFL 102, or an accepted equivalent.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Sociology

  1. 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. Please contact soci.grad@unb.ca for more information.)
  2. PhD applicants: Require an MA in Sociology but may still be considered if from a related social science discipline. (Please contact soci.grad@unb.ca for more information.) 
  3. 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.  
    • A completed online application
  4.  Applicants should contact relevant faculty members in the Sociology Department to ascertain their availability and   their potential interest in becoming a supervisor. 
  5.  Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency scores at or above IELTS band 7.5, TOEFL 102, or an accepted equivalent.

These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Sociology to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Sociology in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 102
  • IELTS(academic): 7.5
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

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

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$125.00
Living Cost CA$10,200.00/year
(CA$850.00/month)
Student Earning CA$14,976.00/year
You will earn CA$14,976.00/year by working (20 hours * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.70/h) + (40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.70/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.70/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Sociology in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$65.00
Living Cost CA$10,200.00/year
(CA$850.00/month)
Student Earning CA$14,976.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,976.00/year by working (20 hours * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.70/h) + (40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.70/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.70/hour.
Funding for graduate students at UNB is primarily allocated through a competitive process and so is not guaranteed for every applicant. Students receiving funding from UNB can expect to receive around $15,500 per year for MA students and $19,500 per year for PhD students. This consists of a grant and a teaching assistantship. At both the MA and PhD level, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible (and are required by the department) to apply for Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding.
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