Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology provides three course categories: SOC-prefixed sociology classes, ANTH-prefixed anthropology classes, and SOAN-prefixed departmental courses. These interdisciplinary courses acknowledge the historical and contemporary overlap between sociology and sociocultural anthropology. Departmental offerings encompass core theory and methodology classes along with numerous electives, equally serving both sociology and anthropology undergraduate programs. Refer to course listings for Sociology program requirements.
A Sociology degree cultivates analytical and creative thinking skills for examining information and addressing social challenges. Alumni master both quantitative and qualitative research methods, applying them to solve problems from community to international levels.
Our graduates have excelled in diverse careers including: Criminal Justice Specialist, Data Analyst, Teacher, Healthcare Administrator, HR Specialist, Human Rights Advocate, Labor Relations Consultant, Program Coordinator, Communications Specialist, Research Analyst
Policy Researcher, Clinical Social Worker
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).