Sociology

Sociology

	Program Website:	www.sociology.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	socgrad2@ualberta.ca

Department Profile

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Areas of Research

Criminology
Social Structure and Policy
Theory and Cultural Studies

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MA (Course)	1	Fall (Sept)
	MA (Thesis)	1.7	Fall (Sept)
	PhD	4	Fall (Sept)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 5.5 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 68

Other Requirements

curriculum vitae
statement of intent
statement of research interests
three academic appraisal letters with original signatures
work sample

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	Dec 15 - scholarship consideration Jan 15 - funding consideration	Dec 15 - scholarship consideration Jan 15 - funding consideration

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

approximately $14,470 for Year 1 MA
approximately $22,680 for Year 1 PhD
outstanding applicants may be nominated for recruitment scholarships and other awards
assistantship funding is available on a competitive basis

International

same as Canadian

About the Department

among the best sociology programs in North America
research focus within three broad and inclusive areas (Social Structure and Policy, Social Theory and Cultural Studies, and Criminology); however, graduate studies in related areas may be pursued
extensive and cutting-edge teaching and research resources
instructors are great teachers and excellent researchers who make the learning experience into an on-going discovery process
bring together outstanding graduate students and faculty in an intellectually exciting, welcoming, supportive and friendly environment
offer varying degrees of financial assistance, including awards and scholarships, to outstanding and well-qualified applicants
high job placement rate for graduate students

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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