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MA/MS in Development Social Sciences (Thesis)

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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MA/MS in Development Social Sciences (Thesis) at Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada is a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social & Cultural Studies

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 45-credit research-oriented master's program leads to a Maîtrise ès arts in social sciences of development. It is designed for graduates holding an undergraduate degree in the social sciences, or an equivalent related field, and trains them to conduct independent research and to intervene critically and autonomously in the fields of territorial, international, or Indigenous development. The curriculum combines graduate coursework with a research thesis, developing both theoretical grounding and applied research capacity, and requires a sufficient ability to read English for successful completion. The program is based at UQO's Gatineau campus and admits students in the fall and winter terms, on a full-time or part-time basis. Admission requires an undergraduate cumulative average of at least 3.2 out of 4.3 and satisfaction of UQO's French-language policy.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, in a discipline relevant to the program, obtained with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 out of 4.3, or the equivalent. Candidates must meet the requirements of UQO's language policy, and a sufficient ability to read English is required for success in the program.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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