Sociology at Concordia: Admission Average
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Sociology at Concordia?
Sociology at Concordia University typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It ranks #8 of 16 Concordia programs by admission average.
Strong social sciences faculty.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Sociology at other universities
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Data Management (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Sociology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Social Theory
- Writing
These are typical for Sociology programs across Canada. About the Sociology degree
After a Sociology degree
Sociology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Sociology provides strong research skills - quantitative methods training is increasingly valued by employers.
- Graduate school significantly improves career outcomes for sociology graduates.
- The degree pairs well with law school - many lawyers studied sociology as undergrads.
Applying to Concordia
Concordia University is Montreal's second-largest English-language university, known for its strong fine arts programs, the John Molson School of Business, and a growing engineering faculty. It's an excellent choice for students who want an English-language education in Quebec with co-op options - very affordable for Quebec residents, though out-of-province Canadians now pay a higher rate.
Concordia University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1974 and has about 51,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Concordia's fine arts programs are genuinely excellent and often overlooked by students outside Quebec.
- The John Molson School of Business has strong accounting and finance programs.
- Montreal's low cost of living and bilingual environment are major advantages.
Other Concordia programs
- Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Art History – high 70s-80s
- Film Production – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Creative Writing – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business - Accountancy (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Finance (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Marketing (JMS) – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s