BA in Sociology (Joint Major) in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University | Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 19,876
(c. USD14,265.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Sociology examines how human relationships influence culture, using insights from prominent social thinkers to provide thorough explanations. As a StFX Sociology student, you'll discover fresh approaches to understanding society, human actions, and communities. StFX sociology students stand out for their engagement, thanks to faculty who equip them to tackle challenging issues, make thoughtful social decisions, and actively participate in creating change.

You'll examine diverse perspectives while benefiting from specialized knowledge in social activism, environmental issues, various types of inequality, racial justice theories, personal identity, media culture, rural communities, fisheries, crime studies, disability research, social norms, diversity, gender identity, and other areas.

Combining majors offers additional focus within your sociology program. Potential specialization options include:

Aquatic Resources
Development Studies
English
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Women's and Gender Studies


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

English 12 and four other university preparatory courses
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diplomawith a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.
Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3.
Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.
For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.
Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admissionmust have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.
IELTS - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL - 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band.
CAEL - 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band.
Pearson Test of English - Academic - 60 overall with no score below 50.

Tuition CAD 19,876

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