Sociology (B.A.)

Gain firsthand research experience working with experts in the fields of aging, law, medicine, popular culture and sexuality, examining and exploring these topics in a supportive environment.

In Sociology at Trent, you will find yourself questioning and critically exploring the relationships between individuals, groups, institutions, and societies, and the organization, processes, and consequences of social life with a focus on topics such as class, gender, race, work, health, culture, and migration. Learn and work with a multidisciplinary mix of experts in the fields of aging, criminal justice, healthcare, popular culture, and sexuality in supportive research environments. By the time you graduate, you will have an excellent foundation for professional pathways into law, education, public administration, or graduate studies.

Specializations Available:

Career Experience:

  • Conduct original research with mentorship from one of Trent’s award-winning professors, examining 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, workplace cultures, prisoners’ rights, and other important subjects

  • Meet and learn from leading thinkers in the field including our Canada Research Chair in Community-Partnered Social Justice, through guest lectures and speaker series held throughout the year, and present your own work at a symposium

  • Complete a fourth-year undergraduate honours thesis and get a head start on research work or graduate studies

Career Paths:

  • Social and Market Research
  • Community Development
  • Social Policy Analyst
  • Municipal, Provincial, Federal Civil Service
  • NGO Administration and Service
  • Parole/Probation Officer
  • Mediator
  • Labour Analyst
  • Counsellor
  • Social Worker
  • Health Educator 
  • Recreation Therapist

Popular Courses:

  • Critical Criminology

  • Sociology of Health and Illness

  • Aging and the Lifecourse

  • Workplace Organizations

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness

  • Cultures of Knowledge

  • Sociology and Law

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

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