University of Alberta

Graduate Programs

Why Graduate Studies in Sociology at the University of Alberta?

Our Program

  • One of the best sociology graduate programs in North America
  • Research focus in three broad and inclusive areas:
              Social Structure and Policy  
              Theory and Cultural Studies
              Criminology
  • Extensive and cutting-edge teaching and research resources
  • A faculty of  over 30 excellent teachers and researchers who make learning an exciting process of discovery
  • An outstanding graduate community of 60 PhD and 20 MA students who create an intellectually vibrant, welcoming, and supportive environment
  • Financial assistance, including awards, scholarships, and assistantship to outstanding and well-qualified applicants
  • High job placement rate for our graduates

 

Our Degrees

                              Typical Length          Typical Entry 
  MA (Course)         1.0     years                 Fall (Sept) 
  MA (Thesis)          1.7     years                 Fall (Sept)
  PhD                       4.0     years                 Fall (Sept)

Department Application Deadline

                             Canadian and International
                      Dec 15 for scholarship consideration
                      Jan  15 for funding consideration

Funding

  • Generous support through graduate assistantship funding of 4 years (PhD) and 1.5 years (MA).  Current rates in 2011/12 are:
              Canadian / Permanent Resident / International Students
                    $14,540 for Year 1 MA
                    $22,794 for Year 1 PhD
  • Outstanding applicants may also be nominated for University of Alberta Recruitment Scholarships and/or General Awards
  • Departmental awards and travel/research funds also available.  See the Graduate Student Funding page for further details.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale in last two years of full-time study
  • Curriculum vitae, statement of intent and research interests
  • Three academic appraisal letters with original signatures
  • Writing sample
  • English language proficiency for degrees in a language other than English as demonstrated through TOEFL, MELAB, or CAEL

To Apply: 

For full application details, please visit the Department of Sociology MA or PhD Program pages (using the navigation bar on the left).

 

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