Overview

The DASSH curriculum is selected to be applied and transformative. DASSH combines theoretical, experiential, and technical learning that is a foundation for any knowledge-based career whatever degree program in social sciences or humanities a student may choose to pursue.

DASSH students acquire technical skills through courses in digital media, software use, and financial literacy, including working with an external client on an applied project in the final semester. Graduates are able to demonstrate to prospective employers the practical value of the skills and knowledge gained through their course of study.

The diploma in Applied Social Sciences and Humanities from Langara College chooses core Social Sciences and Humanities courses that are required for success in a variety of career areas including business, law, journalism, government, communications, public administration, the non-profit sector, and information technology and management.

Career Opportunities

There are many careers that graduates in the social sciences and humanities are able to pursue. There are too many possible careers to list them all, but the following list combines a career list created by DASSH and a list of the most common careers SS&H graduates go into.

This list is to help you form ideas and understand the scope of careers that can be pursued by SS&H graduates. There are many other possible careers not listed here.

Advocacy
Archivist
Arts administration
Border Services Agent
Business & industry – Research analytics, Sales, Banking
Child and Youth Worker
Communications Consultant
Communications – Advertising, Marketing, PR, Journalism
Community and charitable organizations
Community Worker
Counselling
Criminal and social justice

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Computer Applications
Entrepreneurship
Directions in Applied Social Sciences and Humanities
Human Geography
Government and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

More details

We begin accepting applications 11 months before a program starts.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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110

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Credits

61 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts View 117 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older
International Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19137 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19137 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

3229 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3229 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied Social Sciences and Humanities.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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