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Sociology at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

Sociology at Acadia is recognized nationally for critical studies in race and ethnic relations, social justice, food, health, gender and sexuality, research methodology and ethics, social theory, development, labour and migration, political economy, criminology and law, and culture. Options include a Bachelor of Arts, Double Major, Honours and co-op, with study abroad available.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Department of Sociology  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

First year covers required introductory courses in the Arts Core. Sample courses include SOCI 1033 Social Problems, SOCI 2233 Technology and Society, SOCI 2413 Indigeneity and Sociology, SOCI 2723 Canadian Criminal Justice, SOCI 3473 Sociology of Migration, SOCI 3643 Sociology of Disability and SOCI 3223 Food as a Social Issue.

Career pathways

Health services worker, mental health counsellor, lawyer, social worker, teacher, policy analyst, non-profit management, social movement advocacy, survey researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia: minimum overall average of 70%, English 12 (or English 12: African Heritage) and four additional Grade 12 academic or advanced courses (Math at Work not accepted as an academic course). Ontario: minimum overall average of 70%, ENG4U and four additional Grade 12 U or M level courses. Other provinces: minimum overall average of 70%, the provincial Grade 12 English course and four additional Grade 12 academic courses.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,986 a year. Canadian students outside Nova Scotia. Full course load undergraduate tuition (4-6 courses per term); excludes technology, athletic, health, campus renewal, student union and other fees. Source

International applicants: CAD 25,172 a year. Full course load undergraduate tuition (4-6 courses per term); excludes technology, athletic, health, campus renewal, student union and other fees. Source

Advanced Standing (2-year, 6-semester) pathway: intake in September of each year, with the last intake in September 2027.

Applications open any time after September 21; apply by March 1 to be considered for an entrance scholarship (notified by mid-April). The application processing fee is $40 CDN, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions.html

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