Sociology - BA (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Want to understand how society works — and build the tools to change it?
The Sociology degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) puts you at the centre of the forces shaping our world. You’ll investigate how communities organize, resist, and rebuild, exploring pressing issues like food justice, urban transformation, anti-racism, and Indigenous resurgence.
Driven by a deep grounding in critical theory, you'll master both qualitative and quantitative research methods. You’ll learn to analyze data, tell compelling stories, and challenge systems of power. You’ll graduate with the research, communication and analytical skills needed to turn critical thought into collective action.
The Sociology degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.
Double majors:
- Sociology and Criminology
- Sociology and History
- Sociology and Politics and Governance
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st & 2nd Semester
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
Career possibilities
- Community engagement advisor
- Human resource specialist
- Outreach worker
- Policy analyst
- Research analyst
Employer possibilities
- BrandSpark
- City of Toronto
- Government of Canada
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
- Toronto Community Housing
Further education
- Education
- Immigration and Settlement Studies (MA)
- Law (JD)
- Media and culture
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with 2,560 hours of full-time paid work experience available over the course of your degree.
Showcase your growth
Access advanced research training, a capstone bridging course and an optional thesis to apply your studies.
Explore the world and big ideas
Expand your perspective through international and community engagement projects.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,400 - $7,425
Out-of-province: $9,200 - $9,225
International: $38,706 - $38,731
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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“Sociology encouraged me to look outside the obvious. It showed me that every issue has a human story behind it, and that understanding those stories is the first step toward creating meaningful change. That perspective became the foundation for my legal education because the law is about people as much as it is about rules. Sociology made me a better thinker, a better student and a more thoughtful person.”
- Tiana Nowzari, Sociology, Class of 2023
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.