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Bachelor of Social Science

Western International College

London, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A social science degree built around social policy, With a second subject chosen from several options.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Social Science can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Policy analysis
Social research
Social work
Community work
Youth work
Civil service
Charitable sector
Public administration
NGO sector
Journalism and media

Curriculum

Social Policy is the core subject
Available only in this degree. First year adds Sociology
Critical Skills for Social Sciences and one of Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History or Philosophy. Years two and three continue with Social Policy and one first-year subject as a double major. Study abroad gives a four-year degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent with at least 80% overall
plus subject minimums by stream (Math for MOS
Math and one science for Science)
minimum age 17
English test scores per the English requirements page (Boost entry or Direct entry).

Accepted academic background

Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent with a minimum of 80% overall (country- and curriculum-specific minimums, plus subject minimums: Math for Management and Organizational Studies, Math and one science for Science; e.g. Ontario OSSD 80% average and 70% in ENG4U; GCE A Levels 1 B and 2 C in 3 academic subjects and C in 5 GCSE/O Levels; IB Diploma 25 points); Music and Music Administrative Studies also need 2-3 video audition recordings after initial assessment; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first term

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 69
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 39
Cambridge 162
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and required qualifications
English-language assessment results

How to apply

Check the academic and English requirements for the International Year One stream ( Apply online through the StudyLink Student Application Portal ( application fee. Upload the documents listed on the requirements pages. Music and Music Administrative Studies applicants submit audition recordings. Receive the offer and the provincial attestation letter (PAL) needed for the study permit. Apply for the Canadian study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$47,493, $51,493 - $64,105, $51,493 CAD
Application fee	_
Deposit	$74,941 CAD

Program details

Campus	Western International College, London
Faculty or school	Western International College
Department	International Year One
Teaching language	English
Credit value	5
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion)
Scholarship note	Scholarships on the programme page

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.