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Bachelor of Sociology

Carleton University

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 (3): 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

  • Secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma or equivalent for applicants with transcripts from outside Canada and the US, grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
  • PTE Academic 4.0 each band
  • Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

  1. Review the Sociology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,000 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Sociology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

Scholarships

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.