Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - General

The Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - General at Algoma University's Sault Ste. Marie campus is a three-year bachelor's degree that gives you a strong, career-focused education in this field.

You will study society — how groups, institutions, culture and inequality shape human life — using research methods, theory and data to understand social change. The program builds strong research, analytical and communication skills. Graduates work in social research, community and social services, human resources, policy, non-profits and advocacy, and the degree is a solid base for graduate study and the helping professions.

Taught at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, the program pairs academic depth with real-world skills, and as a degree from a public university it supports Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility — a key advantage for international students.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Social Researcher / Analyst, Community / Social Services Worker and Human Resources Associate, gaining a mix of theory, applied projects and real Canadian experience that employers value.

Beyond subject knowledge, you will build the communication, teamwork, research and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and set you up for long-term success in Canada and around the world.

With small class sizes, supportive faculty and one of Canada's most generous scholarship programs, international students at Algoma get personal attention, hands-on learning and a genuinely welcoming place to study.