Explore the social issues shaping today's world through a degree program that combines academic inquiry with real-world application. In Sociology at Trent, you'll examine topics ranging from healthcare and migration to crime, punishment, gender, and social change while developing the skills to conduct research, analyze complex issues, and communicate ideas effectively.
- Paid co-op opportunities that allow you to apply your learning in professional settings and graduate with valuable workplace experience.
- Leading researchers and educators, including Trent's Canada Research Chair in Community-Partnered Social Justice.
- Community-based research opportunities that connect academic inquiry with real-world issues and social change.
- Specializations in Black Studies, Health Studies, Social Justice & Equity Studies, and Socio-Legal Studies that allow you to tailor your degree to your interests.
- Fourth-year honours thesis opportunities that provide advanced research experience and a strong foundation for graduate studies and professional programs.
Gain hands-on research experience and learn from experts in social justice, law, healthcare, aging, sexuality, and popular culture while exploring the forces that shape society.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U | 70-75% | 80-85% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of years two and three, and the fall of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Work in community development, policy analysis, social services, and other industries.
- Work with faculty experts on research exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, workplace cultures, prisoners’ rights, Black health equity and other pressing social issues.
- Conduct your own research through research practica, reading courses or a fourth-year honours thesis, and share your work at Trent’s Sociology Research Symposium.
- Earn academic credit through community-based research, working with local organizations to create social change.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Gain professional workplace experience working within a business or organization on a paid internship, building career-ready skills, making industry connections, and exploring potential career paths.