Sociology

Laurentian University

Canada, Greater Sudbury

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Laurentian University

Canada , Greater Sudbury

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

On campus

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,960 / year

Next Intake May-2023

Sociology

About

Study the social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions.

The program in Sociology offers students a solid foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods and gives them opportunities to conduct empirical research. Students also learn classical and contemporary social theories. They may choose courses in social inequality; sexuality and disability; youth, aging and the family; Indigenous peoples; cultural marginality; globalization; immigration; mass media; social movements; health and environmental issues; memory and life stories; and crime and the criminal justice system.

Students learn to question their assumptions about society and to take responsibility for making the world a better place. They may choose to complete a placement with a community organization. They also have the option of obtaining a Certificate in Social Research Methods.

three or four-year programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts;
also available: a multidisciplinary diploma or degree in Labour Studies (English only);
multidisciplinary knowledge;
critical thinking about contemporary issues from a sociological perspective;
knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative social research methods;
strong communication skills (written and spoken);
identification of social injustices and strategies for addressing them;
appreciation of diversity;
ethical standards.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate), Grade requirement: 70/100

Career

Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:

Program evaluator
Infrastructure developer
Communications officer
Community developer
Urban planner
Needs assessor
Feasibility studies officer
Organizational reviewer
Policy or data analyst
Human rights officer

Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,960 / year

How to Apply

1. Know what type of OUAC application you will need to complete

The Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) processes applications for admission to all Ontario universities. Once you have decided which programs you are interested in, you will be directed to www.ouac.on.ca to complete the appropriate application.

If you are currently attending a high school in Ontario, you will be required to use the 101 Application. You will require a PIN from your school guidance team to access and complete the application.

Out of province applicants, international students, mature students, and college and university transfers will complete the 105 Application. Information about deadlines and any associated fees are available on the OUAC website:

Application Deadlines
OUAC Application Fees

2. Chose a program and check your program requirements

Before applying you must first collect the OUAC codes for each program you are interested in. Also you must ensure you meet the high school class prerequisites for each program.

These program requirements can be found bellow. Or you can navigate to the program details on our Program Pages.

Some programs provide supplementary documentation to guide or further refine the application process. Please check that you have completed ay additional documentation required for your program.

101 Admission Requirements

3. Login to the OUAC website and complete your application

When applying you will need to follow a specific link that matches your application type. Ontario highschool students will use the 101 application and all other undergraduate applicants will use the 105 application. The links provided bellow are official OUAC pages.

Once you have access to your OUAC account, follow the guides provided below to pay for and complete your application. If you are unsure of what type of applicant you are please follow this link. Undergraduate Criteria - Am I 101 or 105?

4. Receive your acknowledgement letter and access the applicant portal

Within two business days off applying to OUAC, you will receive an email from Laurentian’s Office of Admission with information on accessing your Applicant Portal. If you do not receive this email check your spam folder or contact [email protected].

5. Receive a decision letter

Once we have reviewed your application, a decision letter will be posted in the Documents folder on your Applicant Portal. Your offer may contain conditions so please read the letter carefully before responding.

To accept your offer, please visit the 101 Login Portal / 105 Login Portal Portal to access your OUAC account. Follow all of the instructions to accept your offer. Our Office of Admissions is notified within 48 hours of you accepting your offer.