$27,375 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Sociology
- Part of the social and behavioral sciences discipline in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the sociology graduate program provides students with a solid grounding in sociological theory and research methods.
- Students gain hands-on experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research and develop skills in data collection and analysis.
- The MA program offers comprehensive coverage of the core areas of sociological theory and social research methods, along with a range of disciplinary substantive areas.
- Examples of courses include research methods, data analysis, qualitative methodology, field research in organizational settings, development of sociological theory and modern sociological theory.
- To graduate, all students must complete 30 credit hours and write a publishable thesis.
- Students are required to identify major and minor concentrations, selecting from the department’s three core areas: social stratification, criminology and urban sociology.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $27375 | $27375 |
| Total Fees | $27375 | $27375 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.