576 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Canada
Asian Studies
UBC's Asian Studies Department is the flagship Asian Studies department in Canada and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in North America. The University of British Columbia awards a thesis-based MA in Asian Studies to students working in a variety of regions and disciplines.
Spanish - Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Spanish - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa aims to provide advanced training in the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America, as well as in Hispanic linguistics, benefiting from the theoretical and comparative research interests of the professors of the department.
Island Studies
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. We welcome students from around the world with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.
Philosophy - Feminist and Gender Studies
Philosophy - Feminist and Gender Studies from University of Ottawa is designed for students from selected disciplines in arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counselling and spirituality (Saint Paul University), who have an interest in Feminist and Gender Studies.
History - Feminist and Gender Studies
At History - Feminist and Gender Studies from University of Ottawa students undertake research in diverse areas corresponding to the expertise and interests of faculty members. The program includes a co-op option at the master's.
Public and International Affairs
The two-year Public and International Affairs MPIA program at York University prepares Canada's future leaders for today's global challenges.
Social-Personality Psychology
This Social-Personality Psychology MSc course from Queen's University introduces students to the study of how one’s thoughts and behaviours are influenced by characteristics of oneself and others, both real and imagined.
Indigenous Economic Development
The Indigenous Economic Development programme from Royal Roads University consists of three 3-credit courses, delivered completely online, in a blend of synchronous (virtual) and asynchronous delivery.
Cognitive Science
Carleton University offers Canada’s first Cognitive Science MSc program. This program spans the fields of the humanities, social sciences and sciences as an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the study of thought.

Canadian Common Law - Full-Time
The Full-Time Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law from York University offers an in-depth examination into core Canadian common law topics, alongside a wide range of elective options.
Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies
The Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies MA program at University of Saskatchewan integrates feminist interdisciplinary scholarship and new approaches to academic research and community engagement. Students are provided with research opportunities that cross academic fields, and situate their work in critically informed local, national, and transnational frameworks.
Psychology
The Psychology 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.
Political Science
Our MA in Political Science at University of Waterloo is designed to foster a deeper understanding of politics across the world at multiple scales (domestic, regional, global) while also allowing students to develop the analytical and professional skills required for success in both academic and non-academic job markets.
English and Film Studies
The English and Film Studies programme at Wilfrid Laurier University offers courses and faculty expertise in literature and global cultures, film and media studies, and professional skills.
Social Practice and Innovation
Social Practice and Innovation from Ontario Tech University is an interdisciplinary program at the intersections of legal studies, communication and digital media, and political science.
Canadian Studies
The School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies offers one of the oldest and most comprehensive master’s programs in Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies MA course offered at Carleton University takes a critical look at Canadian political, cultural and social life in a rapidly changing pluralistic society.
French Studies
The one-year master's program in French Studies at University of Waterloo has three options that allow you to tailor your studies to your needs.
Archaeology
At the Archaeology MA program offered by University of Saskatchewan you will study artifacts and other physical remains of earlier societies and communities in order to unravel the mysteries of human cultural diversity and adaptation.
Sociology - Gerontology
The Sociology - Gerontology programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree delivered full-time at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course focuses on ageing populations through a sociological lens. Students can choose between thesis or course-based routes to complete their studies within two years.
Economics and Finance
The Economics and Finance MA program at the University of Alberta provide students with the theoretical and applied skills needed to enter the workforce or continue in a PhD program.