Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - Sociology - Indigenous Justice and Criminology (IJC) at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

Sociology is the study of human social life, focusing on developing an understanding of changes in social structure and human interaction on an individual, societal and global level. Students in Sociology learn to analyze social issues and think critically about the world around them.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: Three-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

The programme comprises 90 credit units.

Career pathways

This program is intended to prepare Indigenous students for careers in corrections, public safety, advocacy, and other areas related to criminal or social justice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree in Sociology prepares students for studies in areas such as criminology, journalism, law, medicine, nursing, planning and social work. Many students go on to do graduate work. Graduates of Sociology, Indigenous Justice and Criminology (IJC) , and/or the Certificate in Criminology and Addictions (CCAP) can apply to work in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, community based and government agencies, social science research, or use these programs as a first degree toward graduate work or other professional schools such as law or medicine. SOC 111 and SOC 112 are the prerequisites for all 200, 300, and 400-level courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/sociology.php

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