Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a standing equiva­lent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0. The degree may be either in Sociology – in which case it should be equivalent to the Honours B.A. degree at McGill – or it may be in another relevant social science. In the lat­ter case, applicants may be required to take some additional Sociology courses to fill gaps in their background.
The strength of an applicant's academic record is of primary importance in consideration of an applicant's dossier. For a detailed description of courses open to graduates and undergrad­uates, and of preparation required of McGill University honours students, candidates should consult the Undergraduate Programs Calendar via the web at www.mcgill.ca/courses.

All applicants are asked to submit two letters of recommenda­tion and two certified copies of their university‑level grades along with an example of their written work. Applicants who have received a master's degree at a university other than McGill should submit a copy of their thesis or evidence of equivalent research experience with their application for admission. The applicant's dossier must be completed before the dates for guar­anteed consideration to be considered for the McGill Awards Competition and the internal Teaching Assistantship competition.