576 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Canada
Women’s and Gender Studies
The Women’s and Gender Studies MA program from Carleton University will be of interest to students seeking to acquire the critical skills to explore gender as a social relation of power and to conduct advanced feminist research with a focus on globalization and transnationalism.
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.
Policy and Strategy
This Policy and Strategy program at University of Lethbridge focuses on for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and their industrial and institutional environments, organizational ecology, inter-organizational networks, organizational and institutional change, strategic choice and implementation, top management team dynamics, corporate governance and other subjects.
Human Systems Intervention
The Human Systems Intervention (MA) at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, 45-credit postgraduate programme. Available in full-time mode with thesis or project options, it focuses on organisational change. Students develop professional consultancy skills to design and implement interventions in diverse human systems.
Communication Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University's Communication Studies programme seeks students with open minds to explore new approaches to media, communication and culture in a challenging, rewarding and supportive environment.
Forensic Psychology
The Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Psychology from Ontario Tech University combines disciplinary and specialized study in the field, study in research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings.
Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE)
The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on decolonisation and traditional knowledges. This flexible course offers full-time or part-time study modes, available on-campus or online, typically completed within two to four years.
Psychology
We are very proud of our diverse and highly rated graduate program, and the accomplishments of our graduate students. We offer a master degree in Psychology at University of Waterloo.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Whether working locally or globally, Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Waterloo is committed to imagining, educating and ongoing learning that equips our graduates to pursue justice and peace.
Counselling Psychology
The Counselling Psychology program at University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), leading to the Master of Education (MEd)
Sexualities, Genders and Bodies
Sexualities, Genders and Bodies is a collaborative specialization at University of Guelph. A collaborative specialization is an intra-university graduate field of study that provides an additional multidisciplinary experience for students enrolled in and completing the degree requirements for one of a number of approved Master's or Doctoral programs.
Spanish
Spanish 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.
Geography
The Department of Geography and Environmental Management at University of Waterloo is proud to be ranked in the top 100 Geography departments in the world, and 5th in Canada.
Human Development, Learning, and Culture
The Human Development, Learning, and Culture program at the University of British Columbia addresses the interface of research and practice in education, weaving together theoretical models and concepts in their application to real world educational issues.
Native Studies
The program of Native Studies at the University of Alberta distinctively combines Aboriginal community knowledge and concerns with the scholarly standards and methods of a research-intensive university to offer multidisciplinary education in a rigorous, respectful academic environment attentive to local, national and international concerns.
Folklore
The only Anglophone university in Canada to offer comprehensive folklore programs at all levels, Memorial is also a vital part of its community - one steeped in unique lifestyles and traditions, and where the study and celebration of culture and heritage is considered crucial. The Folklore program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Professional Communication
If you want a career as a professional communicator, the Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication from Douglas College.
French Studies
The French Studies programme at Western University - Canada is a full-time MA degree delivered over three terms. This intensive course focuses on developing socially engaged global citizens through advanced linguistic and literary training. Students can choose between project-based or thesis-based pathways to suit their goals.
Addictions Counselling
The Addictions Counselling 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 coursework and a thesis to prepare for high-level health sector careers.
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.