The Trent advantage
Gain firsthand research experience in a supportive environment as you work with experts in the fields of aging, law, medicine, popular culture, and sexuality.
Program Description
In Sociology at Trent, you will find yourself questioning and critically exploring the relationships between individuals, groups, institutions, and societies, and the organization, processes, and consequences of social life with a focus on topics such as class, gender, race, work, health, culture, and migration.
Learn and work with a multidisciplinary mix of experts in the fields of aging, criminal justice, healthcare, popular culture, and sexuality in supportive research environments.
By the time you graduate, you will have an excellent foundation for professional pathways into law, education, public administration, or graduate studies.
Popular courses
- Critical Criminology
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Aging and the Lifecourse
- Workplace Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness
- Cultures of Knowledge
- Sociology and Law
Program Details
- Where can I study?
- Peterborough
- Durham GTA
- Paid Co-op Available
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Arts - Honours (B.A. Honours)
- How can I study?
- Part time/Full time
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
- OUAC Codes
- RSO - Peterborough
- RSB - Peterborough Co-op
- ROS - Durham GTA
Paid Co-Op
Graduate with your degree and 12 months of paid work experience in as little as four years!
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Sociology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Sociology co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
Co-opportunities
As a co-op student in Sociology you can explore employment opportunities including:
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Evaluation & Research
- Labour Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Social Services
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience, offered through three full-time work terms, through the four-year co-op stream, working in community development, policy analysis, social services, or other industries
- Conduct original research with mentorship from one of Trent’s award-winning professors, examining 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, workplace cultures, prisoners’ rights, and other important subjects
- Meet and learn from leading thinkers in the field including our Canada Research Chair in Community-Partnered Social Justice, through guest lectures and speaker series held throughout the year, and present your own work at a symposium
- Complete a fourth-year undergraduate honours thesis and get a head start on research work or graduate studies
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
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.
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% final average
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
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.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your Sociology degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:
- Social and Market Research
- Community Development
- Municipal
- Provincial
- Federal Civil Service
Featured Career
Social Policy Analyst
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development.
They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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