Overview

Delve into today's issues, explore diverse cultural perspectives, and build skills in effective engagement and communication. With opportunities for hands-on and challenge-based learning, you can develop the foundations for leading change.

This Social Sciences programme from Royal Roads University can equip you with the critical thinking and collaborative skills needed to navigate real challenges, and paves the way for further academic or professional pursuits.

Key Facts

After completing this programme, you can transfer directly into the Undergraduate Diploma in Social Sciences, or apply to the Undergraduate Diploma in Business and Sustainability.

From there, you can continue into a bachelor's programme to complete your full degree.

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With flexible entry and exit points, you can pause your studies at any stage and enter the workforce equipped with valuable credentials — then return to complete your degree when you're ready.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Studies

Indigenous Studies: Introduction, Trajectory, and New Directions

Relational Leadership in Action

Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Writing and Critical Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology View 136 other Bachelors in Sociology 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from a Canadian secondary school or comparable high school, with a language art (English 12) with a minimum of C+ (67%) and a minimum B (73%) cumulative average in 3 academic grade 12 courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23888 CAD / year

≈ 23888 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6630 CAD / year

≈ 6630 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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

Funding

Awards

The first 50 qualified candidates will automatically receive a $1,000 First Year Undergraduate Entrance Award. Plus, awards of up to $10,000 are available through competition: RRU Entrance Award/Bursary and Langford Education Award.

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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

Start now. Choose later.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Awards

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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