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

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Sociology)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies

₹19.9 L/Yr

CA$32,416 /Yr

Master of Arts in Sociology at York University is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
York has one of Canada's largest graduate sociology programs.
The program's focus is on critical scholarship, interdisciplinarity, and sociological theory.
Graduate students participate in courses, workshops, and colloquia in other programs and draw on faculty from departments across the university for committee members.
Students will benefit from close association with award-winning professors, including an unusually high number of research chairs, conducting sociological research in Arts, Law, Education, Fine Arts, Environmental Studies, and other Faculties.
The MA is a research degree that emphasizes the attainment of a basic capacity for critical research, analysis, and academic writing.
Students can apply and receive an impressive number of national and international awards for academic achievement.
Graduates are capable of taking up social science research in both public and private sector positions or of gaining admission to the best professional and doctoral programs in Canada and abroad.
The department has one of the most dynamic centers of social theorizing and research in Canada with a well-established national and international reputation.
York University supports a profusion of research centers and projects which draw faculty from multiple departments.
The average salary of the program goes up to 46,000 USD.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline Fall Intake	~~Oct 15, 2023~~ - ~~Jan 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1990342 (CAD 32416)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹327016 (CAD 5326)
Food	₹241732 (CAD 3937)
Total Cost	₹568748 (CAD 9263)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
A GPA of at least 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.33 in the last two years of study is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution.

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 300+ score for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem…. Read More

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

309 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:

Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Three letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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