Bachelor of Arts - Sociology at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Arts — Sociology explores how race, gender, class, power and the environment shape our lives. In this program you’ll take research courses and study social inequality, climate justice and social change. With hands-on learning and community-based experiences, you'll build skills to analyze complex issues and contribute to meaningful change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Sociology and Anthropology | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Explore sociological theory and method alongside applied social research. Build skills to analyze data, understand social systems and address real-world issues like inequality and justice.

Career pathways

Graduates of MRU’s sociology degree develop strong skills in research, analysis and communication — all highly valued across sectors. Roles include Community outreach coordinator, Emergency manager, Social services officer, Social data and policy analyst, Institutional and/or market survey researcher, Indigenous community liaison, Guidance counsellor, International development analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 or a 30-level language

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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