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Diploma of Social Sciences - World and Citizenship

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.

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Social Sciences - World and Citizenship
apply scientific reasoning
Interpret evidence and communicate analytical findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

University studies in economics
Political science
Sociology
Psychology
History
Geography
Criminology
Law
Psychoeducation
Communications
Journalism
Social work
Education
Actuarial science

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 local and international realities.

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

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

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

Program details

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

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.