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Diploma of Social Sciences, Individuals and Social Issues Profile

Montreal, Canada
2 years
French
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Pre-university DEC in social sciences with a profile choice, preparing students for university studies in the humanities and social sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Social Sciences
Individuals and Social Issues Profile. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Data Analyst
Environmental Technician
Technical Officer

Curriculum

Pre-university DEC (four sessions
a three-year pace is possible) with general education (4 French
2 English
3 physical education
3 philosophy). Specific courses include a first-session success-strategies course and social science disciplines such as history
geography
psychology and politics
with profile-specific content. Profile without advanced mathematics covering six social science disciplines centred on human behaviour and society.

Entry requirements

Academic

Quebec secondary diploma (DES) or equivalent (DEP with Ministry conditions)
Assessed by SRAM
Plus the programme's secondary prerequisites in mathematics
Science
Chemistry or physics as listed on each programme page
No interview
Test or portfolio is stated
No English test required
French test accepted by SRAM if required.

Accepted academic background

Quebec secondary diploma (DES) or equivalent (11 years of schooling, Comparative evaluation by SRAM/MIFI) plus programme prerequisites: secondary-5 level mathematics, Chemistry and physics (Sciences de la nature, SIM, Double DEC with sciences), Secondary-4 CST mathematics (Sciences humaines Individus/Monde, Double DEC 300.16) or TS/SN 5 (Administration profile), None for Arts, Lettres et communication

Language tests

TEF 400

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Funds
Study Permit Documents If Applicable
Academic Equivalency Assessment If Required
French Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the program prerequisites and available intake. Prepare certified school records and language evidence where required. Apply through the relevant college or SRAM admissions process. Submit the requested supporting documents and pay applicable official fees. If admitted
arrange the Quebec acceptance certificate and Canadian study permit as applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,986 CAD
Application fee	$30 CAD
Deposit	$37,434 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Pre-university programmes
Department	Sciences humaines (300.M0)
Teaching language	French
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.