Overview: Explore Society and Culture with a Two-Year Sociology Degree
The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by a variety of institutions across British Columbia and beyond. This program is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts education while laying the foundation for further university studies in sociology, social sciences, or humanities.
What You Will Learn: Understand Society Through Critical and Cultural Lenses
Students in this program will develop:
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Critical thinking and academic research skills
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A multidisciplinary understanding of arts, humanities, and social sciences
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Focused knowledge in sociology, including:
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Sociological theory and research methods
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Canadian society and social structures
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Popular culture and mass media
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Crime, deviance, and social justice
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Social movements, gender, race, class, and religion
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Sociology offers insight into the complex relationships between individuals and society. If you're passionate about understanding social constructs and their influence on human behavior and institutions, this program is for you.
Program Highlights:
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Duration: 2 Years (60 Credits Total)
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Minimum Arts Credits: 36 credits in Arts, including 18 credits in Sociology (first- and second-year level)
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Customizable Concentration: Focus your studies on areas within sociology that interest you
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Transferable: Credits are accepted by most universities in British Columbia
Why Choose the Associate of Arts in Sociology?
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Ideal for transfer to a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or related fields
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Gain valuable insights into social issues, cultural dynamics, and community development
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Prepare for careers in social work, education, public policy, communications, and more
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Study in a flexible format that supports full-time or part-time learning
- Academic Requirement: The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree program consists of the following course requirements, which must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. 6 credits in first-year English 9 credits in science which shall include at least: 3 credits in mathematics, computer science or statistics (statistics courses taught in subject areas of commerce and psychology may also be used) 3 credits in a laboratory science 36 credits in arts which shall include: 18 credits in sociology 6 credits in humanities other than English 12 additional credits in arts 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 PTE: 60 TOEFL: 80
Overseas International Students (Before Arrival)
If you’ve received an Official Letter of Acceptance but your initial Canadian study permit is refused, you can get a full refund of your prepayment—minus a $150 application fee and $100 administrative fee. To qualify, you must notify the College by the term’s add/drop deadline (see “Procedure” below). If you withdraw after that deadline, refunds follow the Course Drop/Withdrawal rules.
Refund Procedure for Permit Refusal
To request your refund, submit all of the following before the add/drop deadline:
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Refusal of Study Permit Form
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IRCC Refusal Letter (dated after your Letter of Acceptance)
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Bank Information Request Form (for wire transfers)
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Letter of Authorization (if someone else’s account will receive the funds)
Course Drop & Withdrawal
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Winter & Fall Terms
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Before First Day of Term:
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100% refund until the end of Regular Registration.
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75% refund during Late Registration (from two weeks before term start up to the day before classes).
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After Classes Start:
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50% refund in Week 1 (until Friday 4 pm).
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30% refund in Week 2 (until Friday 4 pm).
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No refund after Week 2 ends.
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Spring & Summer Terms
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Before First Day of Term:
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100% refund until end of Regular Registration.
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75% refund during Late Registration (two weeks before term start until day before classes).
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After Classes Start:
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50% refund until Wednesday 4 pm of Week 1.
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30% refund from Wednesday 4 pm until end of Week 1.
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No refund after Week 1 ends.
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All withdrawals require the “Request to Drop a Course” form by the published deadlines.
Medical or Compassionate Withdrawals
If you must withdraw for serious medical or compassionate reasons, you can appeal the refund policy. Submit a Refund Appeal form and supporting documents to the Bookstore. Appeals are not guaranteed; the College’s decision is final.
Required to Discontinue (Expulsion)
If you’re expelled, you will receive 50% of any remaining credit balance—unless the balance comes from your initial LOA deposit, which is non-refundable.
Unclaimed Funds
You have 24 months from discontinuation to claim any refund. After that, unclaimed funds become the property of Alexander College.
- Application Fee: $200
- LOA Deposit: $5,550
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,200
- Total Tuition Fee: $38,400
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Associate Degree
- Intake: September
Checklist
- CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)
Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY
- Valid passport copy
- Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
- Medium of instructions letter
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: