Future Graduate Students

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Why Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Social Science

 

Click on the video above to watch an hour-long general information session for Faculty of Social Science undergraduate students on "What is Grad School? Why is it Great?!" This session was organized by the Dean's Office in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Science Students' Council, and was led by Assistant Dean (EDID) Kim Clark and Associate Dean (Grad and Postdoc Studies) Elizabeth Hayden.


As a graduate student, you are working to advance your knowledge, while also advancing society’s understanding in your field of study. Studying at Western University helps you achieve those goals, as you work with world-class researchers in a supportive academic environment.

Western is one of Canada’s largest research-intensive universities, and the Faculty of Social Science is home to many interdisciplinary research groups, such as the Brain and Mind Institute and the Centre for Human Capital and Productivity.

Renowned for the strength of its research and innovative graduate programs, the Faculty of Social Science at Western has consistently been ranked as one of the Top 100 Social Science faculties in the world. Our graduate programs are research-focused. Students work with world-class researchers in a range of fields including unique interdisciplinary options and specialized focus within fields.

Funding for Graduate Studies

Under Review.

Program Options

There are various MA, MSc, and PhD programs offered through the departments in the Faculty of Social Science.

Visit the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for information on how to apply for graduate programs.