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Sociologists explore the workings of societies. Our research spans all aspects of social existence, from intimate connections to institutional operations and international relations, extending to worldwide networks. Renowned for expertise in criminology, legal studies, media (including information and surveillance systems), and social equity, our department offers comprehensive insights. Queen's Sociology program provides deep understanding of societal frameworks and their profound impact on human actions, societal challenges, daily experiences, political systems, and cultural expressions. The discipline analyzes how different social factors shape stability and transformation, ultimately affecting our actions and perspectives. Offering varied courses from Surveillance Studies to Crime Sociology and Consumer Culture analysis, our department is distinguished for its focus on Criminal Justice, Media and Surveillance Studies, along with Social Inequality and Justice research.
Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have a minimum of three 4U courses, except where stated otherwise. Students in francophone schools may offer the equivalent of English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.