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Master of Arts [M.A] [Sociology] From George Washington University

Washington, District of ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1821established year
27973enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
7.2/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Sociology)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #101 out of 997 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$58,500 /Yr

  • 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.

Important Dates

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake With Assistantship Apr 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$58500

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

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.


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Students need to submit a minimum GRE exam score for a better chance of admission.


Ranking

202420232021

Times Higher Education logo
Social Studies 101 out of 997 in Global Ranking
( #38 out of 152 in USA 2024)

QS World University logo
Social Studies 51 out of 130 in Global Ranking
( #20 out of 67 in USA 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For Spring Intake (1st Oct 2023)
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (7th Jan 2024)
USD 58,500 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 80
  • PTE: 53
  • GRE: 314
Application Deadline (16th Jan 2025)
USD 33,960 /Yr
Application Deadline (15th Jan 2025)
USD 30,656 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 80
  • PTE: 58
  • GRE: 308
Priority Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
USD 37,640 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 59

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
1st Formations Business ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 636/Yr$636Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Gyandhan ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,207/Yr$1,207Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
The Kay-Grant Group ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
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