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The objective of the program is to help students develop their theoretical perspectives and research skills. It provides solid basic training to those who plan to work in positions requiring research skills in the public and private sectors. It also provides a strong foundation in sociological training for those who plan to pursue a doctoral degree in sociology. Students achieve the objectives of the MA program by taking a well designed sequence of courses, working as research assistants to professors, and attending seminars organized in the Department.

Admissions

We admit about ten students into the MA program each year and typically have about 150 applications. To be admitted, you should have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Most students that we admit achieved an A average in the undergraduate studies and have some research experience. Many, but not all of them, have BAs in Sociology. We prefer students who have taken at least 5 full year courses (or 10 half-year courses) in Sociology at the undergraduate level. We like to see a good background in statistics and some sociology coursework, especially Sociological Theory.

The online admissions application opens on October 1st annually. The deadline for beginning the application process (with payment) is December 1st. The deadline to complete your application (upload all supporting documents) is December 15th.We do not make any exceptions for missing either deadline. Note that there is a $120 application fee. See more detailed application information.

Students can choose to take the program on a part-time or full-time basis. Part-time students are required to complete all course requirements within five years from date of entry. Part-time students must be able to take courses offered during normal working hours, as this is when course are offered. Full-time MA students have twelve (12) months to complete the program. The program begins in September; we do not admit new students to the January term.

Students may apply to do a collaborative MA by applying to Sociology and to one of our collaborative programs.

Program Requirements

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All master’s students are required to take the following three courses as part of their course requirements:
SOC 6001H Classical Sociological Theory
SOC 6302H Statistics for Sociologists
SOC 6712H Qualitative Methods I

In addition to these courses, students have two options for completing the MA program. The first option requires students to take five more half-year courses (eight total). The second option requires students to take three more half-year courses (six total) and write a research paper.

Students must maintain a B average throughout their coursework to be recommended to receive their M.A. degree.

M.A. Research Paper Guidelines

Students who would like experience doing their own research project should choose the Major Research Paper (MRP) option. To pursue this option, students need to find a Sociology faculty member who will supervise the project and work with them through all phases of the paper. Students may develop their own projects, write a paper that is part of a faculty members’ research or develop one based on their work as a Research Assistant. Given the short time frame, it is best to line up a Sociology faculty supervisor in the first semester of the program.

Collaborative Specializations

Some students choose to broaden their Master’s program by participating in a collaborative program. Students wishing to do so must apply to both Sociology and the collaborative program for admissions. In order to participate in any collaborative program, students must first be admitted to the Sociology Department. We offer collaborative programs at the MA level with:

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Addiction Studies
Aging, Palliative and Supportive Care across the Life Course
Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies
Development Policy and Power
Diaspora and Transnational Studies
Environmental Studies

Ethnic and Pluralism Studies
Food Studies
Jewish Studies
Sexuality Diversity Studies
Women and Gender Studies

Graduate Programs - PhD Program
We welcome applications from our own MA students, students from other recognized institutions, and those applying for Direct Entry into the PhD program from an undergraduate degree. However, it should be noted that admission to the PhD program is highly selective; there are always many more qualified applicants than can be admitted.
Candidates for admission to the PhD program must complete an MA in English at this or another university with a standing of A- or better, and must satisfy the Department that they are capable of independent research at an advanced level. The program is designed for completion in four years; it may extend, if necessary, to a maximum of six years.
At first registration, doctoral candidates are assigned an advisor from the graduate faculty of the Department. A thesis supervisor and supervisory committee are appointed in Year 2.
The PhD Program Timeline and Policy on Satisfactory Progress should be reviewed by all students in the PhD Program (NB: click on the link to download this document, revised August 2019).

DIRECT ENTRY (PhD U) CANDIDATES

PhD U admission is granted only occasionally, and is intended for students with an unusual profile. PhD U admission will be considered in the case of applicants who have been admitted from undergraduate studies to a PhD (or equivalent) in another country. It may be considered for students who lack the required coursework for entry (eg. have completed/are completing a thesis-based MA or MPhil degree), or who have/will have a very specialized master's degree in English (Genre Studies) or a master's degree related to English (Cultural Studies). If in doubt about your eligibility, please contact the PhD Associate Director before applying.
As of September 2011, Direct Entry students must complete three FCE’s (full course equivalents). Students must complete Critical Topographies: Theory and Practice of Contemporary Literary Studies in English in their first year, plus Texts, Theories, and Archivesin their second year with a grade of at least B in each course and an overall A- average. In second year, they must complete the other regular program requirements listed below.

REQUIRED COURSE WORK
The program requirements (except for ENG9900H and ENG9500H) for the PhD are usually completed within the first two years of the program, or the first three years for Direct Entry (PhD U) students.

• Three FCE’s (full-year course equivalent)
• ENG8000HF Texts, Theories, and Archives (1st year PhD, or 2nd year PhD U)
• ENG9500H (Professional Development) (4th year PhD or 5th year PhD U)
• ENG9900H (Professing Literature) (3rd year PhD or 4th year PhD U)

Students must complete their coursework with an average grade of at least A- for continuation in the program.

PhD students may take up to 1.0 FCE of coursework outside of the Graduate Program in English, with the approval of the PhD Associate Director.

Courses that are cross-listed by English from other departments are equivalent to English courses and may be taken without special permission from the Department.

• Thesis InformationDepartment of English Graduate Studies Thesis Information
• Departmental ExamDepartmental Examinations for Graduate Students in the Department of English