The Department of Sociology is currently accepting applications to its graduate programs for Fall 2010. The application deadline is February 1st.
Why Graduate Studies in Sociology at the University of Alberta?
Our Program
• One of the best sociology graduate programs in North America
• Research focus in three broad and inclusive areas:
Social Structure and Policy
Theory and Cultural Studies
Criminology
• Extensive and cutting-edge teaching and research resources
• A faculty of over 30 excellent teachers and researchers who make learning an exciting process of discovery
• An outstanding graduate community of 60 PhD and 20 MA students who create an intellectually vibrant, welcoming, and supportive environment
• Financial assistance, including awards, scholarships, and assistantship to outstanding and well-qualified applicants
• High job placement rate for our graduates
Our Degrees
Typical Length Typical Entry
MA (Course) 1.0 years Fall (Sept)
MA (Thesis) 1.4 years Fall (Sept)
PhD 4.0 years Fall (Sept)
Department Application Deadline
Canadian and International
Fall (Sept) Dec 15 for scholarship consideration
Feb 1 for funding consideration
Funding
• Generous support through graduate assistantship funding of 4 years (PhD) and 1.5 years (MA) . Current rates in 2009/10 are:
Canadian / Permanent Resident / International Students
• $13,912 for Year 1 MA
• $21,816 for Year 1 PhD
• Outstanding applicants may also be nominated for University of Alberta Recruitment Scholarships and/or General Awards
• Departmental awards and travel/research funds also available (see our website for further details www.sociology.ualberta.ca/graduate_funding.cfm)
Minimum Admission Requirements
• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
• Minimum of 3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale in last two years of full-time study
• Curriculum vitae, statement of intent and research interests
• Three academic appraisal letters with original signatures
• Writing sample
• English language proficiency for degrees in a language other than English as demonstrated through TOEFL, MELAB, or CAEL
To Apply:
For more information on our PhD or MA programs and how to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/sociology/graduate.cfm