Dalhousie University’s MA in Sociology is a small, highly selective, thesis-based program focusing on interdisciplinary, comparative, and critically engaged approaches to studying social processes and issues fundamental to society. Students develop advanced research skills and are prepared for doctoral studies or careers in policy, law, non-profits, and education. The program emphasizes close faculty support, rigorous academic training, and the development and defense of an original research thesis. Core courses typically include a Master’s Seminar in Sociology and Social Anthropology, area examination, thesis proposal, and the MA thesis itself.