Master of Arts in Sociology is a master's degree in Sociology programme offered by University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 5,541 per semester (CAD 3,056 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Sociology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,056 / semester
International tuition: CAD 5,541 / semester
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Master of Arts is a thesis-based research degree in UNB's Department of Sociology, typically completed in about two years and delivered on the Fredericton campus. Students develop command of sociological research design and methodology, working with both qualitative and quantitative approaches under faculty supervision, and build transferable skills in problem-solving, project management, and professional writing. Admission requires an undergraduate degree in sociology with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and the department sets application deadlines of December 15 for funding consideration and May 1 as a final deadline. The department describes itself as small enough to offer personalized attention while still providing a range of scholarly opportunities across faculty specializations. Graduates pursue careers in government, academia, research institutions, private industry, and the nonprofit sector. The program suits sociology graduates who want focused thesis-based research training as a foundation for doctoral study or research-oriented careers outside academia.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50
Admission Requirements: Applicants to UNB's Master of Arts in Sociology should hold an undergraduate major or honours degree in Sociology with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B+); students from related social science disciplines, or with a slightly lower GPA, may be considered after completing additional coursework. A complete application requires an official transcript (with Fall grades for the December 15 deadline), three letters of reference (at least two academic), a 500-600 word statement of interest, a writing sample, and a CV; applicants should also contact faculty to confirm supervisor availability, and those with international credentials require a WES ICAP evaluation. Non-native English speakers must provide IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum writing score of 7.5, or TOEFL 102, or an equivalent. The program admits Fall only and normally takes two years to complete.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Domestic and international applicants apply through UNB's own application portal by the same published dates: for Fall 2027 entry the general deadline is 31 March 2027, and for Winter 2027 entry it is 15 November 2026, with undergraduate scholarship applications due 1 March 2027. UNB continues to accept applications after these dates while seats remain in the program, so admission is effectively rolling once the deadline passes. UNB publishes no international-specific deadline distinct from these dates. Limited-enrolment programmes close earlier: the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton) close 1 December 2026, and the Bachelor of Nursing closes 15 February 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
