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Master of Arts in Sociology with Concentration in Political Economy and Globalization

The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

USA,Tennessee

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 32,208/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1794

Total Students: 36,304 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Knoxville, TN 37996, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Sociology with Concentration in Political Economy and Globalization

Program Overview

The Department of Sociology offers a master’s degree in sociology with a focus on social justice intended for students planning to pursue a doctorate or law degree and for those wishing to apply sociology to a variety of professional fields. Students entering the program must take graduate courses and write a thesis related to one of our four core fields: criminology, critical race & ethnic studies, environmental sociology, or political economy & globalization. The program is focused on critical inquiry that examines social phenomenon through a lens of power. Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an understanding of important theoretical concepts and methodological approaches to the study of sociology.

Political Economy and Globalization Concentration

Political economy generally explores the production, allocation, and consumption of goods and services, including the role that state places in these processes. The sociological approach to the study of political economy draws upon distinctive theoretical traditions, methods of analysis, and subject matter. Courses emphasize the social context that frames economic production, resource, distribution, and state action. Courses in the concentration also stresses that social movements have contested and shaped these processes.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,208 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

85% of UTK undergraduates receive financial aid and scholarships.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.