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BA/BS in Sociology

Trent University

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Trent University offers BA/BS in Sociology, a bachelor's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme in Peterborough, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,029 per year (CAD 8,363 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
Local tuition: CAD 8,363 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,029 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: calendar.trentu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Trent University's Sociology program (BA.SOCI) leads to a Bachelor of Arts, General, and gives students theories, research skills, and factual grounding for critically examining social conditions and change. Building on a shared core of theory and research-methods courses, the program offers coursework in social inequality, culture, deviance, criminal justice, gender and sexuality, work, migration, race and ethnicity, health and illness, and aging. The single-major General program requires 15.0 credits, including SOCI 1001H, 1002H, 2110H, 2151H, and 3151H, a further course from SOCI 3100H or 3111H, and additional Sociology credits at and beyond the 3000 level, plus university-wide degree requirements. A pass in SOCI 1001H and 60% or higher in SOCI 1002H is required before students can take upper-level Sociology courses. 3000-level courses require 5.0 completed university credits including 1.0 in Sociology at the 2000 level; 4000-level courses require 10.0 completed credits with specified prerequisites.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) applicants need a minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses with a minimum 70% overall final average, including ENG4U with a minimum of 60%. Students applying to the Sociology Co-op stream need a minimum 80% overall final average.

About Trent University

“Nunc cognosco ex parte”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 12,957
Programs: 119
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Sociology award?

Trent 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 39,029 per year (CAD 8,363 per year for local students).

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