Master of Arts in Sociology

The Division of Research and Graduate Studies at Acadia
The Programme 

Acadia University offers a 16-month programme leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology.  The Department of Sociology specializes in development and political economy, gender and aging, work and occupations, methodology, and social theory.

Students participate in an eight-month schedule of courses, seminars, and thesis preparation that includes some opportunities to gain teaching experience.  The remaining eight months are devoted to the completion of a thesis. The M.A. Programme includes the successful completion of two and a half required courses, including Graduate Theory, Graduate Methodology, and a Graduate Seminar, as well as the completion of a Masters Thesis.

Applications - Extended Deadline

The extended deadline for September 2024 admission is March 1. We particularly invite students working in the following areas in which we are offering research assistantships:

1. Food insecurity in early childhood. Supervisor, Dr. Lesley Frank. RAship, $4000.
2. Racialization, Immigration, Belonging. Supervisor, Dr. Foroogh Mohammadi. 
 RAship, $1000
3. Maternity care and birth OR Climate change and health care. Supervisor, Dr. Sarah Rudrum. RAship, $4000.
4. Gender, migration, and development. Supervisor, Dr. Liam Swiss. RAship, $5000.   
(2 available)

If you are interested in a research assistantship, please indicate this in your research statement.

Teaching assistantships and Acadia scholarships are also available and will be allocated with offers of admission. Late applications may be considered, depending upon departmental resources and capacity.

More information about applying can be found on Acadia's Graduate Application webpage.

Dr. Sarah Rudrum is the graduate coordinator. If you have questions about the program, you can reach her at sarah.rudrum@acadiau.ca

Successful applicants typically hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology, ​with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the last two years of study. We occasionally admit candidates without honours degrees or with degrees in other disciplines. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you have questions about your eligibility or for other inquiries.

Dr. Sarah Rudrum
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Department of Soci
ology 
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Canada, B4P 2R6
902.585.1432

Graduate Student (L to R): Carly Connolly, Alex Pulchny, Katie Campeau

Graduate students (L to R): Danielle Small, Tanaysha Sack