- Level
- Master Degree
- Duration
- 2 year Master Degree
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. A two year research master degree in applied social research, covering advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, research design and ethics, sociological theory and an original supervised thesis.
Methods training is the employable core here rather than theory, and applied social research is a genuine labour market rather than an academic one, spanning evaluation, policy research and health services research. At two years the programme also sits above the length threshold for spousal work permit eligibility.
Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) is degree level, and degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement entirely. At the length recorded here, Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) sits in the category that remains eligible for a spousal open work permit, which married applicants should confirm before planning family finances. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) in writing before you pay a deposit.
The academic bar for Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) is 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 75 percent, and English is set at IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5. Tuition for Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) is recorded at CAD 28,560 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and the programme runs September entry only. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 75 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5; PTE Academic 63 overall with no component below 60; TOEFL iBT 93 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Master of Arts - Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis) is degree level, and degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement entirely.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Social Research Officer: government and research institutes
- Evaluation Specialist: programme and policy evaluation
- Policy Analyst: social and health policy roles
- Survey and Data Analyst: research organisations
- Doctoral Study: the standard research progression
- Research Consultant: independent and agency practice
Reality check: this programme carries the highest tuition of the master degrees here, so applicants should weigh it against the one year research paper route before committing.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
