Master of Arts Sociology

About this programme

The School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies offers the following programs: Master of Arts (MA) and PhD in sociology; Master of Arts (MA) in anthropology. In addition, the School participates in the following collaborative programs: women's studies (master's level) and Canadian studies (doctoral level). The MA in sociology is offered as a full-time and a part-time program, in French and in English. In English, the maximum number of annual admissions is fixed according to the procedure explained in the "Admission Requirements" section. In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students may write their assignments, research papers, theses and examinations in either English or French. Five options are available for the master's program: the MA with thesis and the MA with research paper, to which admissible students may add the co-op option and a course-based option in which students can add a French immersion stream component. Two microprograms are also offered: Advanced Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Data; Methodology Applied to the Professional Environment. Students in the thesis or research paper option are also eligible for admission to the collaborative program in feminist and gender studies. For more information, see the section "Apply for Admission" . Professors in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies conduct research in a number of areas. For a more complete understanding of the breadth of research being undertaken at the School, students are encouraged to consult the list of professors and their areas of interest,