As of Fall 2020, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology has two routes for students to obtain a Master of Arts degree in sociology or anthropology. As in the past, students may begin their master’s degree after completing an undergraduate degree. The new program allows SFU undergraduates with superior qualifications to begin their MA studies during the final year of their undergraduate honour’s degree, shortening the time to completion. This is referred to as an Accelerated MA. Students enrolled in the Accelerated MA should note that number of courses is the same for both tracks, however the sequencing differs. The MA program is designed to be completed within six consecutive terms (fall, spring, and summer), or two full years of study. Students complete a minimum 30 credit hours and conduct original and independent research leading to a thesis to successfully complete the program. Graduates are well prepared through course work and independent thesis research to enter PhD programs, pursue academic careers, or obtain professional positions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Required courses are normally completed within the first two terms of MA program enrollment and must be completed no later than the end of the third term of enrollment of the MA program. Students may be required to complete additional coursework beyond that specified below at the discretion of their supervisory committees. Students are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing. Students who cannot maintain the minimum CGPA or complete other program requirements may be asked to withdraw from the program.
Total Tuition Fees: $106,032
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