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Wilfrid Laurier University

Sociology (BA)

Program Information

School:Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty:Faculty of Arts - Waterloo
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Sociology
Description:

Curious about how society influences us and how we can influence it? Dive into contemporary social issues and discover how individuals and groups work to improve communities. Explore the dynamic interactions between health, government, crime and other societal elements that shape your social experience. Graduate with in-demand skills and a deep understanding of these complex systems.

Laurier's Sociology program open doors to careers in government, non-profits, education and the private sector.

URL:Sociology (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*

Tuition and incidental fees are charged based on your year of entry and the number of courses in which you are registered. Please visit the Laurier website to learn more about tuition and fees.

Careers:4

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 100
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
Additional Admission Requirements:

    If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Sociology (BA) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.


    To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:

    1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
    2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.

    Important Transfer Credit Information

    Students who have completed (or will complete) 2.5 or more attempted postsecondary credits at another institution are not eligible for direct-entry co-op admission in this program.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 24, 2026