Program Overview
The Sociology at York University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Independent Reading Course
- Selected Topics in Empirical Methods: Narrative Analysis Strategies
- Sociologies of Global Capitalism
- Key Debates in Sociological Theory
- M.A. Seminar
- Qualitative Methods
- Selected Topics in Empirical Methods: Community-Based Research Practicum
- Quantitative Analysis
- The Critique of Everyday Life
- Sex and Gender in Social Theory
- Selected Topics in Classical and Contemporary Theory: Modernity and the Paradox of Race
- Contemporary Topics in Social Theory: Postcolonial and Third World Feminisms
- Critical Sexuality
- Migration and Transnationalisms
- Capitalism and Social Provisioning
- Political Sociology
- Social Movements
- The Making of Asian Studies: Critical Perspectives
- Health and Illness
- Colonialism, Race and the Law: Sociological Implications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduates with an honours degree in sociology or closely related discipline, and normally with at least a B+ average or higher in their last two years of study, may be admitted as candidates for the MA degree.
In addition, students with an honours degree with a minor in sociology and who have a minimum of a B+ average or higher in their last two years of study, may also be admitted as candidates for the MA degree.
GPA Requirements: B+
Language requirements
- Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based): 600
- Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based): 100
- IELTS (Academic module): 7.5
- York English Language Test (YELT): Band 1
- YUELI: Level 6 with Distinction
- MELAB: Overall score of 85, no component score less than 80
- CAEL: Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
- Minimum CPE SCORE: C
- Minimum CAE SCORE: B
Number of recommendations required: 3
Other requirements- Statement of interest (500 words)
- Sample of academic writing (5,000 to 7,500 words)
- Resum\xc3\xa9 or CV
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2006-01-18
- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months