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Sociology, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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The Sociology program offered by the Laurentian University studies the social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks and institutions.

About

The Sociology program offered by the Laurentian University provides students a solid foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods and gives them opportunities to conduct empirical reasearch. Students also learn classical and contemporary social theories. They may choose courses in social inequality; sexuality and disability; youth, aging and the family; Indigenous peoples; cultural marginality; globalization; immigration; mass media; social movements; health and environmental issues; memory and life stories; and crime and the criminal justice system.

Students learn to question their assumptions about society and to take responsibility for making the world a better place. They may choose to complete a placement with a community organization. They also have the option of obtaining a Certificate in Social Research Methods.

Careers

    Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:

    • Program evaluator
    • Infrastructure developer
    • Communications officer
    • Community developer
    • Urban planner
    • Needs assessor
    • Feasibility studies officer
    • Organizational reviewer
    • Policy or data analyst
    • Human rights officer

    Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector.

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Understanding Society
  • The Child and Society
  • The Adolescent and Society
  • Thinking Sociologically
  • Emergence of Sociological Theories
  • The World of Work
  • Family Sociology 
  • Explanations of Crime
  • Institutions of the Criminal Justice System
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    88

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score (Grade B2):

    176

    C1 Advanced is a Cambridge English Qualification. It reports on the Cambridge English Scale between 142 and 210. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and for Use of English. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. Universities and colleges may ask you to achieve a specific score, either overall or for a particular skill.

    Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.

Academic Requirements

Ontario High School Applicants

  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course
  • 5 other grade 12 U/M courses 
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses

International Baccalaureate

  • Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate are eligible for admission provided they have achieved a minimum score of 28 and have fulfilled the diploma requirements (six subjects, minimum three at the higher level). Applicants may receive transfer credits for higher level courses with grades of 5 or higher.
  • Applicants must submit the International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    24104 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 24104 CAD per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • National Applies to you

    6667 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6667 CAD per year and a duration of 36 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

*tuition fees for 30 credits.

Living costs for Greater Sudbury

  • 1015 - 1620 CAD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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