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Program facts

Nipissing University

North Bay, Canada

Program type

Master's
Duration

1 year
Annual tuition fee

23,000 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
Language taught in

English
Start date

January, September

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Program overview

What Nipissing University says about their program:
"The Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology – Applied Social Research degree will focus on the application of social theories and research methodologies that assist in understanding and addressing the social problems and challenges of northern and rural communities, including Indigenous communities, in Canada and around the world. The program brings together faculty expertise in Sociology, Health and Populations Studies, Gerontology, Anthropology, Science and Environmental Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Active involvement in the community, government agency partners, a curriculum of research-intensive courses, and practicum placements will provide you with the theoretical foundations and quantitative and qualitative research skills to undertake applied research, evaluation and policy studies in government, not-for-profit and private organizations. "

Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

Each Master's program sets its own admission criteria however, the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) has established the minimum admission requirements for all programs as follows:

The normal minimum admission requirement is a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent as recognized by Nipissing University in an appropriate discipline, with a minimum B standing. For master’s degrees with a Thesis or Major Research Paper (MRP), where appropriate to the program for which the candidate applies, preference will be given to applicants with an honours degree with an independent research component (such as an honours Thesis or research paper).
All applicants are required to provide at least two letters of recommendation from professors or other appropriate professionals who can speak to their level of preparation and readiness for graduate studies. At least two of the references must be from someone qualified to address the academic ability and competence of the applicant to undertake graduate studies. Reference letters cannot be completed by anyone who is personally related to the applicant.

English proficiency

Undergraduate applicants to all programs (except Nursing) require one of the following English proficiency test scores:

TOEFL: A minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in Reading, Listening and Writing, and a minimum score of 22 in Speaking.
IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
PTE: A minimum overall score of 58, with a minimum score of 56 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.
CAEL/CAEL Online: A minimum overall score of 60, with no band less than 60.
Cambridge English Qualifications: A C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169.

Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program:

TOEFL: Minimum overall score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in Reading and Listening and a minimum score of 22 in Writing and Speaking.
IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 7, with a minimum 6.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 63, with a minimum score of 60 in each section.
CAEL/CAEL Online: Minimum overall score of 70, with no band less than 60.

Postgraduate applicants to all programs require one of the following English proficiency test scores:

TOEFL: A minimum score of 93 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in Reading, Listening and Writing, and a minimum score of 22 in Speaking.
IELTS: A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
PTE: A minimum overall score of 63, with a minimum score of 60 in Speaking, Writing, Readingand Listening.
CAEL/CAEL Online: A minimum overall score of 70, with no band less than 60.
Cambridge English Qualifications: A C1 minimum overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 169.

Documents required

Undergraduate

Completed online application form
Academic transcripts
Translations
Diploma of previous studies
Proof of language proficiency

Postgraduate

Application form
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Proof of language proficiency
Translations
Two (2) reference letters
Sample of written work (if applicable)
CV
All applicants are required to either write a statement (Motivation letter/SOP) of approximately 500 words explaining the value of undertaking a master’s degree for their specific circumstances or a statement about their research interests.

Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $27,600 per year
Postgraduate tuition: $23,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate scholarships

President's Scholarships

Total amount: $10,000
Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (GPA= 90%+) or 36-38 total score for IB

Carl Sanders Scholarship

Total amount: $6,000
Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (85%-89%) or 33-35 total score for IB

Entrance Scholarships Scholarship

Total amount: $4,000
Requirements: High school annual grades/scores (80%-84%) or 30-32 total score for IB

Nipissing University Graduate Scholarship (NUGS)

Nipissing University Graduate Scholarships (NUGS) support graduate students enrolled in a full-time graduate program. The School of Graduate Studies funds a limited number of NUGS each year. NUGS support students in research that contributes to the student's program of study and usually results in a thesis or major research paper. No application is required.
Value: $5,000 or $10,000
Eligibility: Must be registered in a full-time graduate program with an 80% average.

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