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Bachelor of Social and Cultural Studies

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Corner Brook, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year degree drawing on anthropology, Folklore and sociology with ethnographic methods.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Learners studying Social and Cultural Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Social research
Government and nonprofit work
Social policy
Health care
Community development
Public relations
Law
Education
Journalism
Heritage preservation
Cultural tourism
Social work
Human resources
Criminology or policing
Graduate study

Curriculum

Four years
120 credit hours (about 40 courses). Draws on anthropology
Folklore and sociology using ethnographic methods
With core courses
History
Electives
Practical fieldwork and a fourth-year independent project
Study at the Harlow campus in England is an option.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme
Judged against the country-specific page
Transfer students submit all post-secondary transcripts
Second-degree and professional programmes need a prior degree or university courses
English proficiency evidence required. Grade guidance from source: unreported (general admission is based on the applicant's country/curriculum page).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (high school) graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme, Grenfell general-admission programmes: BA, BBA, Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, BSc, Certificates.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

School Reports
Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and deadline. Create an account through the institution's official application portal
Submit the application and pay the non-refundable fee by Visa or MasterCard (300 CAD). Upload unofficial transcripts and current Grade 12 course registrations
Plus an English proficiency score if required. Competitive-entry programmes may ask for extra documents. Decisions are emailed
Usually within 10 business days of complete documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,334 CAD
Application fee	$300 CAD
Deposit	$1,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Social Science
Department	Social and Cultural Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International entrance scholarship opportunities may apply to eligible undergraduate applicants, Graduate funding follows separate faculty and programme criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
51 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
51 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jan 2027
51 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.