MA (Social Studies) - Course Based
The department has particular strengths in the following general areas: political economy; Marxist and critical theory; political sociology; sociology of environment, development and sustainability; social justice; sociology of knowledge, science and technology; social science methodology and quantitative social research techniques; Canadian studies; social history; gender and women's studies; and rural sociology. As well, the department maintains a commitment to a strong interdisciplinary social science program which can draw on the resources of other departments and academic areas.
The department offers a graduate program leading to the MA degree in Sociology or in Social Studies. Successful applicants for entrance to the Master's program will be advised and supervised in their work by a committee of faculty.
Thesis based MA Program Description
In addition to theory and methods courses, the graduate program of Sociology and Social Studies offers students the possibility of taking courses in three areas of concentration: environment and development, social justice, and knowledge, science and technology. Students will be allowed to mix and match, or follow just one stream according to their interests and goals.
All MA candidates in Sociology and Social Studies are required to take 4 three credit hour courses and to take SOC/SOST 800 twice. For MA candidates in Sociology, two of these courses must be SOC 802 and SOC 804. The balance of the program consists of at least 18 credit hours of thesis research.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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We offer a rich and diverse work environment where every employee has a part in fulfilling our mission to create knowledge and educate the next generation of leaders. This is an organization where your expertise, your knowledge, your commitment, your efforts and your success are critical to the University's success.
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Regina has been an Employment Equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for 25 years. We value diversity and inclusion. Our primary goal is to align our faculty and staff demographics with the Saskatchewan population and our student demographics, particularly employing Aboriginal people, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minority members, and Women in Non-Traditional roles.
PSW Opportunity
Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 yrs so psw is 2yrs It's total 4 yrs of visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A graduating average of at least 70 percent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 percent.
Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 percent or more).
Applicants must have the academic background required to undertake graduate studies in their chosen field. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement but who otherwise meet the criteria may be admitted; however, background deficiencies must be addressed by taking appropriate courses either prior to or in parallel with graduate work.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Internet Based*: Overall 83;
Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
Paper Based TOEFL will not be accepted
IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System
Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
30244 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD