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Sociology

University of Guelph
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #30
Tuition USD 10,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Guelph, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Sociology at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 18 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

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 10,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Guelph, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Qualitative Research Methods
  2. Work, Gender ad Change in a Global Context
  3. Pro-seminar
  4. Quantitative Research Methods
  5. Diversity and Social Equality
  6. Global Agro-Food Systems, Communities and Rural Change
  7. Community Engaged Scholarship
  8. Advanced Topics in Sociological Theory
  9. Sociological Theory
  10. Qualitative Research Methods
  11. Gender and Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements:

Applicants must possess an honours BA degree (4 years) or its equivalent with at least B+ average in the final two undergraduate years. Students who do not meet departmental requirements, e.g., students whose undergraduate degree does not include basic courses in Sociology, may be admitted provisionally and required to complete appropriate make-up courses from offerings in the undergraduate program. Students apply directly to the departmental graduate secretary for admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,116 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Guelph 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 University of Guelph

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University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada

TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months