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Acadia University

  • Public University, Estd 1838
  • Wolfville, Nova Scotia
  • 27 Courses

Sociology (MA)

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • ​Students will explore new theories and methods of inquiry in Acadia's highly collaborative graduate sociology program, and apply these skills toward research projects that uncover new understandings of the society
  • Acadia's Master of Sociology faculty have a wide variety of research interests to support students in their studies
  • The program specializes in political economy, societal development, gender, cultural diversity, work, methods, and social theory
  • Students' primary focus in this program will be on the planning and execution of their chosen research project, but the course components will emphasize a deeper exposure to social theory and a wider breadth of topics in sociology
  • Students will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience through discussion groups and guided classroom experiences

Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration2 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 6674
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Shared apartments :4800.00
Electricity, heat, hot water :420.00
Groceries :2400.00
High speed internet :660.00
Smartphone :660.00
Entertainment :2400.00
Total :CAD 11340

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree or 2nd Class Honours, Lower (B-, or 53%, or 2.7/4.0) for admission; 56% for internal scholarship; 1st Class (A, or 70%, or 4.0/4.0) for external scholarships

Additional Requirements
  • ​Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With no subtest score below 6.0
  • TOEFL : 100.00
    With no subtest score below 20
  • PTE : 61.00
    With no subtest score below 60
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationSociology
  • Course Duration2 Years
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 6674
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesCAD 50
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 100.00
    PTE 61.00
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