Bachelor of Sociology
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Sociology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Urban planner
- Social service provider
- Public health worker
- Community liaison
- Journalist
- Educator
- Admission counselor
- Public relations
- Juvenile counselor
- Police officer
Curriculum
- Courses on crime
- Law and society
- The criminal justice system
- Policing and corrections
- Health
- Illness and care
- Gender
- Race and ethnicity
- Life changes and choices
- And Chicago encounters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion with official high school record or leaving certificate and graduation exam results
- Academic recommendation letter
- 500-word essay
- Transfer applicants submit all college transcripts (high school record also if under 24 college credits)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the program-specific and international first-year admission requirements. Apply online through the UMass Boston Application or Common Application. Submit official secondary school records
- an academic recommendation and the application essay. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee unless an approved waiver applies. Check the application status and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,402 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | Department of Sociology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Scholarships
Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,402 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105.
Eligible international first-year applicants with a GPA of at least 3.3 may be considered for merit scholarships of up to 10000 USD annually. Partner-program entrants are excluded. Awards are not guaranteed.