Program Overview
The Sociology at Carleton University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sociology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Recurring Debates in Social Thought
- The Logic of the Research Proces
- Research Design and Data Analysis
- Statistical Methods I
- Statistical Methods II
- Multivariate Analysis
- Selected Topics in Social Research
- Comparative Methods in Social Research
- Demographic Analysis
- Citizenship and Globalization
- Cultural Studies
- Political Sociology
- Sociology of Science and Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The requirement for admission into the master\'s program is a B.A.(Honours) (or the equivalent) with at least high honours standing in sociology or a closely-related field. Where relevant, previous professional experience will be taken into account in determining an applicant\'s standing on admission.
Applicants with general (three-year) bachelor\'s degrees may be admitted into a qualifying-year program designed to raise their standing to honours status. Students earning at least high honours standing in their qualifying-year courses will be considered for admission into the master\'s program.
Applications to graduate programs at Carleton University require various documents such as aptitude test results, transcripts, letters of reference, a statement of intent, a writing sample, CV/Resum\xc3\xa9, etc. This additional information is required to provide more background to assess an applicant\xc2\x92s suitability for entrance into a graduate program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,143 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 8,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months