Critical Sociology (MA)

Faculty of Social Sciences Master of Arts

This program, offering theoretical and methodological foundations, will prepare students to develop sophisticated and rigorous approaches to critical sociological research and analysis. Through coursework and interaction with faculty, students will be exposed to various critical sociological frameworks and examine various sociological methodologies.

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Major Research Paper – 4 terms (16 months)
  • Major Research Paper and Co-op – 6 terms (2 years)
  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • February 1

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

Applications typically open in October.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Tamari Kitossa
Graduate program coordinator
Debbie Ouellette

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Admission requirements

  • Four year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Sociology, with a minimum average of 75%.
  • Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  • Applicants required to provide proof of English proficiency must meet standard graduate minimums (approved tests or recognized language programs) as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

Full admission requirements are outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar.

Application materials

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Two academic references – Brock will reach out to the referees noted in your application to secure confidential reference reports.
  • A personal statement of interest and goals. For those applying to the Co-op option, please include an additional page describing your interest in the Critical Sociology Co-op, the strengths or skills you would bring, the strengths or skills you want to develop, and how you expect the Co-op experience would support your career, research or activist goals.
  • A current resume
  • Applicants may be asked to participate in a virtual interview as part of the admission process.

Visit our How to Apply page for full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.