Master of Arts in Sociology

at University Of Toronto

Coursework Option: the preferred option for those proceeding to the PhD

4.0 FCEs or eight half courses including:
 

• SOC6001H Classical Sociological Theory I

• SOC6302H Statistics for Sociologists

• SOC6712H Qualitative Methods I.

Coursework Plus Research Paper Option

3.0 FCEs or six half courses including:
 

• SOC6001H Classical Sociological Theory I

• SOC6302H Statistics for Sociologists

• SOC6712H Qualitative Methods I.

• A research paper.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Sociology's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in sociology, with an overall B+ average in each of the last two years of post-secondary education. Those with excellent grades but whose preparation is insufficient will be required to take additional courses.

• Applicants are also expected to have acquired basic research and statistical skills.

• Admission decisions are based on grades and indications of superior qualifications such as letters of recommendation and a sample of the applicant's work.

In addition to the School of Graduate Studies' online application form, applicants must submit:
 

• Two letters of reference from instructors or research supervisors.

• A paper, including summary, which the student feels represents his or her best work.

• A one-page, single-spaced typed statement of interest indicating research interests, research experience, and reasons for applying to study sociology at the University of Toronto.

• Proficiency in the English language, demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English. See General Regulations section 4.3 English-Language Proficiency for minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language and TWE (Test of Written English) scores required.

Annual tuition fees

CA $12,050