Study Master of Arts in Sociology - Social Psychology [Course Based] at McMaster University in Canada,
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Master of Arts in Sociology - Social Psychology [Course Based]

Canada

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What will I learn?

The MA in Sociology offers a graduate experience that fosters close mentorship with faculty members who are leading scholars in our six areas of specialty. The department offers four pathways to complete the program:thesis (2 years)major research paper (1 year), andtwo coursework options (1 year).The MA coursework stream in Social Psychology gives students the opportunity to focus their studies on a particular area within sociology that concerns itself primarily with social processes and the interaction between individuals and society.Areas of ResearchSocial inequalitySociology of gender, sexuality and familySociology of work and occupationsSocial psychologySociology of race, ethnicity and immigrationPolitical sociology and social movements

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$41,250.00 (US$ 29,650) per year
Residence Costs- Single Room- 10,100 Full Year Fee (CAD)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Hamliton Campus (Main Campus)

1280 Main Street West,

Hamilton,

Ontario,

L8S4L8, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

a four-year Honours degree in Sociology, Social Psychology or closely related social scientific field.minimum Bplus average in third and fourth level courses in the discipline (first class standing, 78%, 9/12 or 3.3/4.0)Students with substantial coursework in sociology who have a non-Sociology degree but within a social sciences discipline will be considered.University degree at which English was the language of Instruction.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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