Major Guide

Social Sciences Degrees in Canada

This guide covers the main majors inside social sciences, the kinds of universities that offer them, and where students usually start.

PsychologyApplied PsychologyForensic PsychologyNeuropsychologySociologyChild and Youth CareFamily StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyPolitical ScienceInternational RelationsPublic PolicyPublic AdministrationCriminologyCriminal JusticeGeographyUrban StudiesIndigenous and Native StudiesPeace and Conflict StudiesHuman RightsDevelopment StudiesCanadian StudiesAsian StudiesLatin American StudiesAfrican Studies

Canadian Universities With Strong Options

University of WinnipegGeography, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology York UniversityCriminology, Public Policy, Human Rights and Equity Studies, Psychology Carleton UniversityPublic Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Criminology University of TorontoUrban Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science University of British ColumbiaPsychology, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology University of OttawaCriminology, Criminology and Justice, Psychology, Sociology Saint Mary's UniversityPsychology, Criminology, Sociology, Anthropology Queen's UniversityInternational Relations, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology Simon Fraser UniversityCriminology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science University of GuelphPsychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science University of VictoriaGeography, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology Université du Québec à MontréalUrban Studies, Criminology, Political Science, Public Administration University of CalgaryPsychology, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology Université LavalCriminology, Public Administration, Political Science, Psychology Wilfrid Laurier UniversityGeography, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology Trent UniversityCriminology, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology University of the Fraser ValleyChild and Youth Care, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology Mount Allison UniversityPsychology, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations

How to use this guide

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