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Master of Arts in Sociology (Thesis-Based)

University of Regina

Canada,Saskatchewan

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Canada, Saskatchewan

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1911

Total Students: 16,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Sociology (Thesis-Based)

Program Overview

The Master's programs in Sociology at the University of Regina give you the opportunity to study with inspirational faculty mentors who focus their research and teaching on relevant and critical social issues — important to you and the world. Choose one of these master's degree programs and prepare yourself for the next level of your career or a degree at the doctoral level.

U of R strengths in sociology include:

Critical social theory
Sociology of the environment
Development and sustainability
Rural sociology
Sociology of disaster
Agriculture and food systems
Political economy
Power and inequality
Social justice
Research methodology
Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Community engaged scholarship and outreach
Sociology of education

Get the precise master’s degree in sociology or social studies that interests you, with routes that include:

Sociology (thesis-based)
With sociology faculty members as your guide, complete four courses and SOC 800 in two (fall and winter) semesters. To graduate, you will write and defend a thesis.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open
may 2026		Open
may 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 125

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,000 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Regina

CAD 20,600 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 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0 Minimum Literacy - 105.0 Minimum Comprehension - 105.0 Minimum Conversation - 105.0 Minimum Production - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent).

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Entrance Awards

All international undergraduate students who apply for admission to an undergraduate degree program are automatically considered for these scholarships based on their admission average—no application is required!

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS	VALUE	CRITERIA
International Entrance Scholarship	$3,000	All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program will be automatically considered. Students must have an admission average of at least 85%. Students receive their choice of either $3,000 in tuition or housing credit.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Tier 1	$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years) Approximate Value	All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered. International students selected for Tier 1 will be awarded free on-campus housing and a meal plan. Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 90% (converted to Canadian grading scale). This award is renewable each year of a student’s degree program as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 75% in their first year and 80% in their subsequent years.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Tier 2	$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) Approximate Value	All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered. International students selected for Tier 2 will be awarded free on-campus housing. Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 85-89.99% (converted to Canadian grading scale). This award is renewable each year of a student’s degree program as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 75% in their first year and 80% in their subsequent years.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Diploma	$20,000 ($10,000 x 2 years) Approximate Value	All international students applying for the Fall intake to an undergraduate diploma program directly from high school will be automatically considered. International students selected for the Diploma category will be awarded free on-campus housing. Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 90% (converted to Canadian grading scale). This award is renewable for one year as long as students complete 30 credit hours in the calendar year from the semester they begin and maintain a minimum UGPA of 80%. To be considered for the Diploma category students must apply for the Fall intake and have their application submitted by April 30.

Scholarships and Funding

A student becomes eligible to apply for scholarships and funding once they have received an official decision letter and been accepted into a program at the University of Regina. Other eligibility criteria may apply. Students may receive funding for certain projects or may possibly receive paid employment through the university. There is a database of all available scholarships that can be sorted according to eligibility requirements. Review the website for Graduate Studies Scholarships and Funding. https://www.uregina.ca/graduate-studies-research/scholarships/index.html

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.