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Diploma of Social Sciences
- Victoria, Canada
- 1.58, 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year pre-university programme in social science methods and analysis of diversity, Technology and the environment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Social Sciences. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Policy Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Community Program Coordinator
- Social Services Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
Curriculum
- Two-year pre-university programme with 22 concentration courses plus general education. Courses include academic work tools and methods
- Quantitative analysis
- Qualitative research methods
- Introduction to sociology
- Applied statistics and a 30-hour integration project. No formal internship is listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Canadian secondary school graduation or equivalent with English Language Arts 12 (C+
- 67%) and a B (73%) average in three academic Grade 12 courses
- International transcripts are credential-evaluated
- Flexible admission available.
Accepted academic background
Graduation from a Canadian secondary school or comparable high school with English Language Arts 12 (C+, 67%) and a B (73%) average in three academic Grade 12 courses, Flexible admission and early conditional offers. International secondary credentials are assessed by RRU (country-specific requirements page not retrieved).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 20 in each skill)
- PTE Academic 60 (no section below 58)
- Duolingo 120 (no integrated subscore below 110)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and September deadline on the programme page (official website 2. Apply online and pay the application fee (139. 43 CAD). Declare your current or former high school. Upload official high school transcripts (international transcripts go through credential evaluation) and English proof if English is not your first language. Receive a conditional offer and send final transcripts by the date in the offer letter. Apply for the Canadian study permit. Undergraduate applicants need a BC attestation letter.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,242, $22,750, $23,242 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $139 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Colwood Campus and Langford Campus (West Shore), Greater Victoria |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences / College of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal Roads University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
7 Jun 2027
205 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.58, 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,242, $22,750, $23,242 CAD per year. The application fee is $139 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 20 in each skill), PTE Academic 60 (no section below 58), Duolingo 120 (no integrated subscore below 110), IELTS Academic 6.5.