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BA/BS in Sociology

Nipissing University

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Nipissing University offers BA/BS in Sociology, a bachelor's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme in North Bay, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 34,272 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
International tuition: CAD 34,272 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: future.nipissingu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Arts in Sociology takes a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to studying people, social systems, and cultural change, and is available as an Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major, or Minor, on a full-time or part-time basis, with intakes in fall, winter, and spring/summer. Students choose from five areas of concentration: health, death, and wellness; education and society; social analysis and public policy; environment and social justice; and media, communication, and culture. The curriculum includes hands-on research opportunities and field placements, taught in small classes with close faculty mentorship. The program offers a dual degree option and is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit for international students. Graduates pursue careers in social services, policy research, community development, and public administration, or continue into graduate study in sociology and related fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Sociology programme page states only Nipissing's general undergraduate admission requirement and refers applicants to program-specific prerequisites without publishing them on the page itself; the university's general requirements page confirms the baseline is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six 4U/4M courses (equivalent credentials for out-of-province and international applicants). Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Nipissing's proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83 overall (minimum 20 in reading, listening and writing, 22 in speaking), PTE Academic 58 overall (minimum 56 per section), CAEL 60 overall with no band below 60, or Cambridge C1 176 overall (minimum 169).

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer

About Nipissing University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1992
Programs: 54
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Sociology award?

Nipissing University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Sociology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 34,272 per year.

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