Socio-Legal Studies

Trent University

Canada, Abbotsford

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Trent University

Canada , Abbotsford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Peterborough

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,191 / year

Next Intake 8-Sep-2023

Socio-Legal Studies

About

For students pursuing an Honours Sociology degree, this standout specialization explores the study of crime and punishment, the influence of social inequality as a cause of crime, and how criminals and victims are treated by the criminal justice system. You'll apply your sociological knowledge and potentially perform independent research on homelessness, the criminalization of women, restorative justice or the impact on Indigenous peoples.

This specialization is available to students pursuing a single or joint-major Honours degree in Sociology.

For more detailed descriptions of the courses listed below please visit: https://www.trentu.ca/sociology/program/course-listing

Required Courses

SOCI 2220H - Social Inequality
SOCI 2615H - Crime & Society
SOCI 2610H - Deviance & Social Control
SOCI-CAST-WMST 4110H - Legal Research Methods
SOCI 4270H - Sociology of Law

Students must also complete 2 courses from the following list:

SOCI 3601H - Critical Criminology
SOCI 3250H - Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness
WMST-SOCI-CAST 3966H - Criminalizing & Punishing Women
WMST-SOCI-CAST-POST 3962H - Gender, Sexualities, and the Law

Small classes sizes allow you to make connections with professors and open doors to hands-on, undergraduate research opportunities studying homelessness, the criminalization of women, restorative justice, or the impact on Indigenous peoples.

Gain a solid foundation in legal research methodology and theoretical application that will prepare you for success in a variety of workplace settings
Streamline and personalize your degree with a focus on crime and society
Familiarize yourself with case law research by learning from and working with practising legal professionals
Take a prison-based course that explore restorative justice in all contexts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum overall mark of 75%.

Career

Featured

Police Officer

Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments. This unit group includes railway police.

$26.45-$55.00/hr

Salary Range

80,100

Jobs in Canada

23,100

10YR Job Outlook

Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

Police Officer
Youth Worker
Civilian Crime Analyst
Law Professional
Victim Service Worker
Corrections Officer
Policy Consultant
Crisis Intervention Worker
Administrator for Social Programming
Border Services Officer
Community Development Worker
Social Worker
Crime Prevention Worker
Probation and Parole Officer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,191

How to Apply

You are encouraged to apply to Trent as early as possible as some programs have limited enrolment.

Ontario secondary students will use the OUAC 101 application form at www.ouac.on.ca/101
If you are not currently registered as an Ontario secondary student, please apply using the OUAC 105 application and refer to the special application instructions below. www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/
Domestic students (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents) not currently enrolled in an Ontario high school, and wishing to only apply to Trent University, can do so through the Trent direct application If you are an international applicant or are applying to multiple universities/programs, please apply at www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/

The OUAC website has many helpful resources such as Frequently Asked Questions, Video Tutorials and step-by-step guides.

Access Codes:

If you are currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school, guidance counsellors will provide you with access codes (school number, student number, temporary PIN) to access the OUAC site and application process.

All other applicants will create user profiles on the OUAC site and will not require access codes.

Admissions Forms

Below you will find links to a variety of forms to support your application to Trent University.

Release of Information (Login to MyTrent)
Extenuating Circumstances - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Intention to Upgrade - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Mature Student Supplementary Application - The form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
Reactivation Form - Please visit the Former Trent Students webpage for further details.
Indigenous Diploma Program Supplementary Application