Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Sociology, a master's degree in Sociology programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,024 per year (CAD 9,945 per year for local students).
The Master of Arts in Sociology at Dalhousie University is offered by the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Halifax and follows a thesis-based structure. After completing required graduate coursework, students carry out independent research under a faculty supervisor and defend a written thesis. The program can be pursued full-time or part-time, is delivered in person, and runs a standard length of 16 months or longer, with a September start. It is described by the department as a small and selective program, which allows close faculty involvement in each student's research. The curriculum draws on an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to sociology, building research skills and sociological knowledge that apply both within academia and in applied work outside it. Many graduates go on to doctoral study in sociology at Canadian and international universities, while others move directly into applied roles such as journalist, social worker, or government researcher. The program suits students holding an undergraduate degree in sociology or a related social science who are looking for a rigorous, closely supervised research master's, whether as a stepping stone to a PhD or as preparation for research-based work in government, community, or non-profit settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Preference is given to applicants with a degree in Sociology or Anthropology and an average of A- or higher; students from other disciplines may need additional coursework. Two letters of reference are required, along with a course paper or thesis chapter as a writing sample, a one- to two-page letter of intent, a resume/CV, and unofficial transcripts. Applicants whose prior institution did not teach in English must submit English language test scores. The program is full-time and thesis-based, admitting once a year in September; the application deadline is January 15, 2026, for 2026/2027 admission.
