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A Message From The Dean
Welcome to McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences, a dynamic community of students, faculty, staff, and researchers pursuing scholarship and learning with a social purpose.
We ask challenging questions, search for understanding and work with others to create a more sustainable, just society.
Social Sciences - Quick Links
Whether you’re just starting your academic journey or exploring new opportunities, this section is your gateway to everything Social Sciences has to offer. From undergraduate programs to groundbreaking research, each link below connects you to the people, resources, and experiences that define our vibrant community. Take a look around – your next step starts here.
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Discover your academic path – explore programs, course outlines, and learning tools.
Graduate Students Explore
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Undergraduate Advising & Support Connect
Get personalized guidance and access resources to support your success.
Research Engage
Engage with innovative research that drives change locally and globally.
Departments, Schools & Interdisciplinary Programs
Why Choose Us? Hear From Our Students
What’s it really like to study Social Sciences at McMaster? Don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from the students who’ve lived it. From discovering new ways of thinking to finding mentorship and purpose, their stories reflect the heart of our faculty. These are voices of curiosity, growth, and transformation. Scroll through and see how their experiences might inspire your own.
Alyssa Mullholland
Social Psychology
"Through this welcoming program, I have learned about various new perspectives, concepts, and their applications, which has been extremely beneficial throughout my undergraduate experience."
The Social Psychology Program at McMaster has provided me with a variety of insightful perspectives and experiences. The program emphasizes how individuals interact and influence each other through various social interactions by assessing real-world scenarios and their applications. Through this welcoming program, I have learned about various new perspectives, concepts, and their applications, which has been extremely beneficial throughout my undergraduate experience.
Alyssa Mullholland
Social Psychology
Kevin Graham
Religious Studies
SCaR opens students up to a different way of seeing the world and thinking, providing an intellectual framework that shaped my path toward law.
Being a SCaR student showed me the importance of critical thinking and questioning pre-conceived notions we may hold. SCaR opens students up to a different way of seeing the world and thinking, providing an intellectual framework that shaped my path toward law. Exploring the way that religion continues to shape our daily lives gave me deeper insight into how cultural and moral frameworks intersect with societal structures, ultimately reinforcing my commitment to a legal career.
Kevin Graham
Religious Studies
Madison Brennan
Anthropology- Level 5
The supportive professors and research experiences have empowered me to expand my knowledge and pursue my passions in ways I never imagined.
The Anthropology program fosters a welcoming environment of growth that allowed me to feel supported and encouraged to explore the various opportunities for hands on learning, research, and community engagement. The supportive professors and research experiences have empowered me to expand my knowledge and pursue my passions in ways I never imagined.
Madison Brennan
Anthropology- Level 5
"Through this welcoming program, I have learned about various new perspectives, concepts, and their applications, which has been extremely beneficial throughout my undergraduate experience."
The Social Psychology Program at McMaster has provided me with a variety of insightful perspectives and experiences. The program emphasizes how individuals interact and influence each other through various social interactions by assessing real-world scenarios and their applications. Through this welcoming program, I have learned about various new perspectives, concepts, and their applications, which has been extremely beneficial throughout my undergraduate experience.
Alyssa Mullholland
Social Psychology
SCaR opens students up to a different way of seeing the world and thinking, providing an intellectual framework that shaped my path toward law.
Being a SCaR student showed me the importance of critical thinking and questioning pre-conceived notions we may hold. SCaR opens students up to a different way of seeing the world and thinking, providing an intellectual framework that shaped my path toward law. Exploring the way that religion continues to shape our daily lives gave me deeper insight into how cultural and moral frameworks intersect with societal structures, ultimately reinforcing my commitment to a legal career.
Kevin Graham
Religious Studies
The supportive professors and research experiences have empowered me to expand my knowledge and pursue my passions in ways I never imagined.
The Anthropology program fosters a welcoming environment of growth that allowed me to feel supported and encouraged to explore the various opportunities for hands on learning, research, and community engagement. The supportive professors and research experiences have empowered me to expand my knowledge and pursue my passions in ways I never imagined.
Madison Brennan
Anthropology- Level 5