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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology

Canada

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What will I learn?

Sociology is the study of the interactions of human beings and the social structures we create.

Our program offers a solid grounding in the core ideas and themes of sociology. In addition, courses are offered in a wide range of topics such as inequality, health, aging, the family, gender, race and ethnicity, social psychology, the media, consumerism, globalization, the environment, religion, criminology and social justice.

Studying Sociology will provide you with:

  • an understanding of human social behaviours and how they are affected by personal, public and societal issues
  • the ability to describe, understand and predict social behaviours using quantitative and qualitative methods
  • the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to many complex social issues
  • the ability to communicate effectively

Professional opportunities

Possible jobs for students in the sociology program include:

  • Health care policy analyst
  • Business consultant
  • Federal and provincial government worker
  • Criminal justice worker
  • Career consultant
  • Child welfare worker
  • International relations
  • Public opinion pollsters
  • Social policy analyst
  • Social movement worker or advocate
  • Juvenile counsellor or youth worker

Areas of study

Our department specializes in six main areas of investigation:

  • sociological theory
  • research methods
  • power, inequality and social justice
  • wellness, illness, disability and medicine
  • criminology and sociolegal studies
  • culture, identity and belonging

The honours program offers a rigorous examination of a particular subject area for those who desire a more specialized undergraduate preparation. This is the preferred program for students who wish to continue their education at the graduate level.

Students normally enter the program after first year, although you may be eligible to enter the program later in your undergraduate studies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$19,100.00 (US$ 13,729) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected October 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Manitoba

Fort Garry Campus,

WINNIPEG,

Manitoba (MB),

R3T 2N2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)

IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking

Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180

Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180

Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58

Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Manitoba

Manitoba University welcomes students from all around the world and is dedicated to making positive change at a global and local level.

  • Over 100 undergraduate programs
  • Member of Canada’s U15 group of top research institutions
  • Student population of over 30,000 from 121 countries
  • Scholarships available to international students