The emphasis in the MA program is on developing students’ capacities to undertake social research that necessarily involve project design, critical thinking, fieldwork, professional writing, and high-level analysis. All of which are highly transferrable skills for the job market. The UNB Sociology Department usually has between 25-40 enrolled graduate students; this means UNB can offer all Sociology students a collegiate student environment, but also access to time with faculty members in order to discuss research. A warm and welcoming department with a high research output, UNB Sociology is an excellent choice for you and your future research.

Masters applicants require an undergraduate Major or Honours degree in Sociology (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (a B+). Students with an undergraduate degree outside of Sociology may be considered following completion of additional courses equivalent to a Sociology Major or Honours degree. (Please contact the Sociology Graduate Studies Director for more information.) Applicants should contact relevant faculty members in the Sociology Department to ascertain their availability and their potential interest in becoming a supervisor. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores of IELTS band 7.5 or equivalent Applications must include: A statement of interest (600 words) about intended research and why UNB was selected; Writing sample (usually a long undergraduate paper or a chapter from their MA); An official academic transcript; Three letters of reference; A CV; A completed application.