Overview
Sociology at Athabasca University helps you both understand and change the world you live in. The study of sociology links together the social, economic, political, cultural and ecological aspects of a changing global society.Sociological theory and research are used in applied areas of study like:
- crime and deviance
- family and gender studies
- environmental and health issues
- agriculture and food
- technology and the information society
- race and ethnic relations
- organizations and bureaucracies
Career
- Social Researcher
- Journalist
- Human Services Worker
- Police Officer
- Early Childhood Development
- Correctional Officer (Guard, Parole Officer, Probationary Officer)
- Counsellor
- Therapist
- Policy Researcher
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sociology of Religion
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Social Problems
- How Humans Organize: From Primary Groups to the World Wide Web
- Canadian Society
- Social Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Undergraduate courses start the first day of each month, but you must register and pay your fees by the 10th of the previous month to begin on the first.
Language
Credits
90 or 120 credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work History Sociology View 11 other Bachelors in Social Work in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.
Tuition Fee
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International
19802 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 79210 CAD for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
7982 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31930 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
90 credits fees:
- Permanent Residents of Alberta - $23,948/full
- Students Living Outside Canada - $59,408/full
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.