Master of Arts (M.A.) Sociology (Non-Thesis): Development Studies Program By McGill University |Top Universities

Master of Arts (M.A.) Sociology (Non-Thesis): Development Studies

Subject Ranking

# 32QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,830 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is for students with a particular interest in development—an area in which McGill is very strong. Many students from this program have gone on to further research, but several have entered the world of non-governmental organizations—with some going on to work for the U.N. Students enter through one of the participating departments and must meet the M.A. requirements of that unit. Students will take an interdisciplinary seminar and a variety of graduate-level courses on international development issues. The research paper must be on a topic related to development studies, approved by the Development Studies Option Coordinating Committee. This program is designed to be completed within twelve months.

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is for students with a particular interest in development—an area in which McGill is very strong. Many students from this program have gone on to further research, but several have entered the world of non-governmental organizations—with some going on to work for the U.N. Students enter through one of the participating departments and must meet the M.A. requirements of that unit. Students will take an interdisciplinary seminar and a variety of graduate-level courses on international development issues. The research paper must be on a topic related to development studies, approved by the Development Studies Option Coordinating Committee. This program is designed to be completed within twelve months.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
3.3+
86+
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0. The degree may be either in Sociology or in another relevant social science. In the latter case, applicants may be required to take some additional sociology courses to fill gaps in their background.
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
• GRE – required for applicants who have not received a degree from a Canadian university • Personal Statement (maximum 1,000 words) • Writing Sample – can be in the form of a graded paper or a chapter from a thesis and must be at least 15 typewritten pages in length translated into English or French
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
10,924 CAD

International Students

29,830 CAD
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