Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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Our graduate programs are capable of meeting the diverse intellectual needs of most students. The programs emphasize faculty expertise and interest in three designated areas of departmental concentration. An Advanced Issues course is offered every year in each of these departmental concentrations: Social Justice and Inequality Economy, Work, and Development Critical Health Studies Students with particular backgrounds and interests in these areas are encouraged to apply. Because individual faculty members may have some research interests that do not obviously fall within the three concentrations, students should be sure to make their own interests known to the faculty. Show less

Core Courses: The program may include core courses that provide a foundation in sociological theory, research methods, and data analysis. These courses may cover topics such as classical and contemporary sociological theories, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and statistical analysis.

Specialization: Students may have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas within sociology, such as gender studies, race and ethnicity, social inequality, globalization, or social movements. The curriculum may include a combination of required and elective courses related to the chosen specialization.

Research and Thesis: Sociology programs often require students to conduct their own research and write a thesis based on their findings. This involves selecting a research topic, designing a research study, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting the results in a thesis or research paper.

Seminars and Workshops: Students may participate in seminars and workshops where they discuss and present their research, engage with current sociological debates, and develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.

Elective Courses: Students may have the flexibility to choose elective courses that align with their interests and research goals. These courses may cover additional topics in sociology, such as social theory, social policy, sociology of health and illness, urban sociology, or criminology.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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