The University of Lethbridge is a public research university located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1967 and has since established a reputation for its innovative teaching methods and research contributions. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, science, education, management, health sciences, and fine arts.

With a commitment to personalized education, the University of Lethbridge emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive learning environment. Students benefit from close interactions with professors and have ample opportunities to engage in hands-on research, experiential learning, and community involvement.

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The MA program in the Department of Sociology is a two-year graduate program designed to provide students an intellectually stimulating and vibrant academic environment to enhance their “sociological thinking” through graduate-level coursework and thesis-based research. Each year, we seek to admit a small number of interested, enthusiastic, and qualified students. Since our cohorts are small, students in our program benefit from close mentorship opportunities with supportive and interested faculty. Students also benefit from flexibility in course offerings and personal attention in designing a program aligned with their individual research interests. Students develop their programs in consultation with their supervisors and complete between three and six graduate-level courses; course descriptions of courses offered at the University of Lethbridge are available in the course catalogue. You can also view the dynamic schedule on the Registrar's Office website to see what courses are being offered and when. Typically, students will require a bachelor’s degree in Sociology to be admitted into the program, but a bachelor’s degree from other cognate disciplines, combined with a planned program of research grounded in sociological inquiry, will also be considered. Applicants are required to contact a potential supervisor prior to applying to the program to ensure the suitability of their proposed research and to confirm a willingness on the part of the faculty member to act as their supervisor. Faculty members in the Department of Sociology are actively involved in research, including many projects that may lend themselves well to graduate thesis work. Research interests among faculty are wide-ranging, and include interests in cultural, social, and political theory, gender and sexuality, social control, family and work, social trends, religion, youth, political sociology, sport and physical activity, global inequalities and population challenges, and population aging, thus providing students with a rich array of research areas to pursue. The methodological approaches department members utilise are also diverse, and include interviewing, field work, autoethnography, surveys, contextual analysis, global comparative analyses, and statistics. The department also has affiliations with several research centres and projects that draw faculty from multiple departments, which may be in line with student needs and research interests. These include the Centre for Culture and Community, the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, the University of Lethbridge Research Data Centre, the Centre for Oral History and Tradition, and the Institute for Child and Youth Studies. We look forward to welcoming you to the MA program in the Department of Sociology! Show less

The University of Lethbridge, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, is a leading public research university renowned for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and creative activities. Founded in 1967, the university has grown into a vibrant institution with a strong reputation for providing innovative and personalized education. At the University of Lethbridge, students can choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning various disciplines. Whether pursuing studies in arts, science, education, management, health sciences, or fine arts, students benefit from a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on learning. The university prides itself on its small class sizes, allowing for meaningful interactions between students and professors. This fosters a collaborative and engaging learning experience, where students receive personalized attention and guidance from knowledgeable faculty members. The university also emphasizes experiential learning opportunities, including co-op programs, internships, and community engagement initiatives, which enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Research is a cornerstone of the University of Lethbridge's mission. The university is known for its cutting-edge research initiatives in areas such as water and environmental science, neuroscience, Indigenous studies, social sciences, and arts. Faculty members and students actively contribute to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing societal challenges through their research and scholarship. State-of-the-art facilities and research laboratories support these endeavors, providing students with hands-on experience and access to specialized resources. The University of Lethbridge is deeply committed to the well-being and success of its students. It offers comprehensive support services, including academic advising, career development, counseling, and wellness programs. The campus community is diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich, providing opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that enhance their personal and social development.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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