Sociology is the study of society. Do you find yourself wondering about how social movements and norms develop? Are you interested in topics like crime, aging, sexuality, human rights, health, or the environment? Sociology will answer your questions and give you a new lens for seeing the world around you.
At UNB, we prepare our graduates for national and international careers in Sociology. Our faculty and related courses comprise a range of perspectives on historical and developing thoughts pertaining to social, political, human, and environmental issues.
Hands-on learning:
Our Faculty members are also researchers who are actively involved in the community
Our Department supports and promotes international exchanges.
Skills you will acquire:
Critical thinking
Effective Communication
Research Efficiency
A comprehensive knowledge of team dynamics
Careers
Advertising and market research
Social work and advocacy
Employee relations
Civil service positions
Data and system analysis
Policy analysts
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Campus,
3 Bailey Drive,
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick (NB),
E3B 5A3, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Saint John Campus
100 Tucker Park Road,
SAINT JOHN,
New Brunswick (NB),
E2L 4L5, Canada
High school students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of New Brunswick must meet the following three sets of requirements in order to be considered for admission.
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
English language proficiency requirements:
TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60
Pearson Vue Test with a minimum score of 59
Cambridge English Assessment C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176
Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 115
Application Deadline: Fall term (September start) — apply before June 1; Winter term (January start) — apply before Oct. 1; Summer (various start dates from May–August) — apply before Feb. 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.