About the course

The Masters in Agriculture program is designed for early and mid-career applicants to focus on topics in one of two areas: agricultural economics (agriculture and food policy, consumption, resources and environmental sustainability), or rural and environmental sociology (social movements, risk, resilience and indigenous studies).

　　As a course-based program, the focus is on interpretation, adaptation, and application of research findings, rather than carrying out research. The program can be completed in one year with 8 courses and a final project.

　　Rural sociology examines social structure and social change in rural areas, as well as issues such as food and agriculture, forestry, mining and energy development. Researchers in REES examine wide-ranging, interdisciplinary and international issues such as international development, globalization, food security, climate change, gender, and indigenous community development. Environmental sociology examines societal-environmental interactions, often focusing on environmental problems, environmental risk, environmental values, consumption, waste, and consumer behaviour. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (August), 2025	Edmonton

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alberta

4-year undergraduate degree in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution. Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.Students entering the MAg program, specializing in Rural Sociology, should typically have completed the following types of courses in the undergraduate program: Undergraduate coursework in Statistics, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods and Social theory.TOEFL - Minimum score of 550 (paper-based), or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based). IELTS - Minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 on each band (Academic).

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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