Brock University offers Critical Sociology (MA), a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme in St. Catharines, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,725 per semester (CAD 2,725 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Local tuition: CAD 2,725 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,725 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Critical Sociology (MA) is offered by Brock University's Faculty of Social Sciences and leads to a Master of Arts degree. The program provides a theoretical and methodological foundation in critical sociological research and analysis, exposing students to a range of critical frameworks and sociological methodologies through coursework and faculty interaction. It admits students each September and can be completed via a Major Research Paper route (four terms, sixteen months), a Major Research Paper with Co-op route (six terms, two years), or a Thesis route (six terms, two years). Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Sociology, with a minimum average of 75%. Applicants submit an online application, transcripts, two academic references, and a personal statement of interests and goals; Co-op applicants also describe their interest in the Co-op option and relevant strengths. Some applicants may be asked to complete a virtual interview. Graduates are prepared for doctoral study, applied research, or policy and community-sector careers informed by critical sociological analysis.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Sociology, with a minimum average of 75%. Applicants requiring proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage. Required application materials include an online application and the non-refundable application fee, transcripts, two academic references, and a personal statement of interests and goals; applicants to the Co-op option must also describe their interest in the Co-op option and relevant strengths. Applicants may be asked to complete a virtual interview as part of the admission process.
