Overview

The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology at University of Massachusetts Lowell that allows students to pursue one of the following three concentrations:

General Concentration

Policy and Social Problems Concentration

Racial Equity and Inclusion Concentration

Learning outcomes

A major in Sociology offers a solid background for students interested in careers in policy, government, human services, social work, law and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

College Writing

Mathematics

Sociology

Social Sciences Persp.

Arts and Hum. Persp.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Rolling Decision: August 1 (We welcome applications for select majors, where space is available, on a case-by-case basis)

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are considered a first-year student if you have not taken any post-secondary/college coursework. Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.

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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

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

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Learning outcomes

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lowell

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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