Sociology (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Analyze how society shapes individuals, and how individuals shape society, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology, by examining contemporary social issues including health, government, crime and community change. This program is ideal for students who are curious about the systems and structures that define our social experience and want to make a difference in society. Apply to the

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

addictions counsellor; community development coordinator; criminologist; disability/diversity consultant; health care administrator; lawyer/paralegal; marriage and family therapist; mediator/labour relations; public relations specialist; social worker; victims advocate

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Entry requirements

Sociology (BA) Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Sociology (BA) with Co-op Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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