Master of Arts [M.A] [Sociology] From Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova ScotiaLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Sociology)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #301 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$7,821 /Yr

CA$10,863 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$7821 (CAD 10863)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food$7071 (CAD 9821)
Compulsory Fees$1637 (CAD 2273)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$12139 (CAD 16860)
2021$9824 (CAD 13645)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For September Intake Apr 1, 2025
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MA in Sociology is a 1-year program offered on a full-time basis. University provides the flexibility to complete the program in 18-24 months. It is a thesis-based program. The programs emphasize faculty expertise and interest in three designated areas of departmental concentration. An Advanced Issues course is offered every year in each of these departmental concentrations:

  • Social Justice and Inequality
  • Economy, Work, and Development
  • Critical Health Studies

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

Following are the required document:

  • Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees. 
  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Confirmation of Employment Form:  Students must be emailed as an attachment by the applicant or referee. 
  • Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents.  Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
A.S. Mowat Prize$1,500Must be enrolled in the first year of a master’s program at Dalhousie University as of the application deadline
John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary$1,000 (4 times)Must be a resident of a Commonwealth country other than Canada and be in need of financial aid.



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