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Honours BA Sociology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Sociology (B.A.) is a 120-unit honours program covering classical and contemporary sociological theory and research methods, with Level IV lecture and seminar courses. The Honours Sociology (Specialist Option) is the route advised for students considering graduate studies in sociology.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include SOCIOL 2KK3 Classical Sociological Theory, 2LL3 Contemporary Sociological Theory, 2Z03 Introduction to Sociological Research, 3FF3 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods, 18 units of Level II and III Sociology and Level IV lecture and seminar courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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