Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    International students can study the Sociology at The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Sociology

    Study Sociology at the University of Montana

    How are people influenced by social structures, social pressures or forces? As a sociology major at UM, you'll take a deep dive into this intriguing discipline that analyzes human society.

    Our sociology degree provides you with a strong foundation in data collection and data analysis, critical thinking skills and opportunities to connect theory and research. You'll consider the profound impact of social institutions like education, family, government, religion and the economy. And, you'll be encouraged to explore the sociological topics most relevant to your life.

    When you complete your bachelor's degree, you'll have the knowledge necessary for understanding social norms, social processes, social institutions and social inequality in a changing world.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Sociology

    Career development in the sociology major

    Preparation for life after graduation is built into the sociology degree program at UM. Students gain the analytical and critical skills to "dissect" social crises, situations and behaviors, and bring those skills to the table at job interviews and throughout their career.

    Of course, you'll be taught by the best, as all faculty have Ph.D.'s in sociology, and several of our permanent full-time faculty also have expertise and graduate training in criminology. Many have won prestigious teaching and mentoring awards in recent years, including the Cox Educational Excellence Award and William Reynolds Award for Excellence in Teaching Across the Curriculum, UM's Outstanding Faculty Advising Award, and the Missoulian newspaper's Best UM Professor Award. 

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Sociology at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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