MA/MS in Sociologie

The Master of Arts in Sociology (Sociologie), research thesis profile, at Université du Québec à Montréal develops critical understanding of contemporary societies through disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary perspectives across cultural, economic, and political sociology. The programme totals 45 credits: 15 in coursework and 30 in research components, comprising 6 credits for the thesis project and 24 for the thesis itself, completed over a nominal two years full-time (four years part-time), with admission in the fall and winter trimesters. Graduates pursue careers in research, academia, and organizations across the public, private, and social sectors. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in sociology or a related humanities discipline, such as political science, communication, or cultural studies, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or equivalent knowledge, training, and relevant experience; applicants averaging 2.8 to 3.2 may be reviewed. Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate studies in Quebec must demonstrate French proficiency through a recognized test.