576 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Canada
Archaeology
The Archaeology programme at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused Master of Science degree. This 24-month full-time or 48-month part-time course is delivered in person at the Lethbridge campus. Students engage in advanced scientific study through a combination of rigorous coursework and a primary thesis project.
International Development and Globalization
International Development and Globalization from University of Ottawa exposes students to a broad range of development theory, policy and practice.
Management - Business Economics
This Management - Business Economics MSc course from Queen's University provides students who are interested in applied economics research the opportunity to study areas of economics that more closely relate to the management of organizations.
Sociology
Combine research with classical theory and analyze the most pressing issues confronting societies today in the supportive, friendly and intellectually vibrant environment of the University of Waterloo’s Sociology department.
Political Science
The Political Science Master of Arts at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, thesis-based programme designed for full-time study. This 45-credit curriculum allows students to explore analytical perspectives on global political communities, preparing them for advanced roles in academia, private industry, or NGOs.

Accounting Studies
Get the skills and knowledge you need to kick start a career in accounting with the Accounting Studies programme from Douglas College.
Spanish
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Toronto offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Arts in Spanish.
Sociology
The Sociology program of University of Guelph provides students with the opportunity to become actively engaged in research, teaching and professional practice, and offers the flexibility to identify an area of research that they can pursue with passion and commitment.
Cultural Studies
This Cultural Studies MA course from Queen's University is a highly flexible degree. Students are admitted into the MA with one year of guaranteed funding. They all begin with two terms of courses they select from a variety of offerings in-house and in other departments, plus the year-long CUST 802, a weekly colloquium of professional development and speakers.
Economics
The Economics program at University of Toronto is a coursework-only program (i.e., has no thesis requirement) that may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Economics
Economics is a versatile field. At Memorial University of Newfoundland, we offer applied economics courses in a wide variety of areas, including fisheries, petroleum and mining, forestry, environmental, international, monetary, public sector, welfare, labor, and health economics.
Education - Gender and Women's Studies
The Education - Gender and Women's Studies Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Lakehead University is a flexible postgraduate programme. Available in full-time or flex-time modes, it offers online and on-campus study options over a two-year duration. Students explore interdisciplinary gendered scholarship within educational contexts.
Geography (Water)
Gain a deeper understanding of the world around you while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Environmental Studies in Geography (Water) program at University of Waterloo.
Political Science
The Political Science programme at the University of Northern British Columbia is a comprehensive Master’s degree designed for advanced research. This full-time course offers flexible pathways including thesis, project, or course-based options. It provides a robust academic foundation for those seeking doctoral studies.
Counselling Psychology
The Faculty of Counselling Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland is responsible for the professional preparation of those who will give leadership in education. This includes the professional preparation of teachers, administrators, and specialists who will work in primary, elementary, and secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions.
Anthropology
The department grants an M.A. in Anthropology at McMaster University in the following areas of specialization: Archaeology, Health, Biological, and Socio-Cultural.
Urban and Regional Studies
The Urban and Regional Studies program at University of Lethbridge offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses.
Genetic Counselling
The Genetic Counselling program at the University of Toronto is a full-time degree program that prepares students with the academic and clinical skills to provide genetic counselling.
Political Science
Political Science from University of Manitoba consists of coursework, a research paper, two written comprehensive exams and an oral comprehensive exam. The thesis stream consists of coursework, a thesis and an oral examination.
Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology
The Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology program offered by University of British Columbia is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, program evaluation, and research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Psychology, Education, Quality of Life Studies, Health Studies).