Social science programs in Canada

70 universities in Canada offer 1,149 social science programs open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 16,667 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 11,941 USD and 22,147 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Social science in Canada by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 522 11,941 USD 16,667 USD 22,147 USD
Master's 226 7,069 USD 10,686 USD 12,876 USD
PhD 65 9,070 USD 10,269 USD 17,606 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Canada

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma Bow Valley College — 19,167 USD
PhD in Education Ontario Tech University PhD 19,166 USD
Early Childhood Education Humber College — 16,803 USD
Police Foundations Humber College — 16,803 USD
PhD in Sociology University of Windsor PhD 9,222 USD
Bachelor in Law (BCL/JD) McGill University Bachelor's 21,869 USD
Paralegal Education Humber College — 16,803 USD
Early Childhood Education Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert — 5,444 USD
Master in Anatomical Sciences Education University of Ottawa Master's 6,307 USD
Master in Law (LLM) University of Manitoba Master's 15,273 USD
Bachelor in Criminology Wilfrid Laurier University Bachelor's 26,335 USD
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education University of Manitoba — 12,982 USD
Adult Learning and Post-Secondary Education Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,436 USD
Master in Applied Disability Studies (Graduate Diploma) Brock University Master's 7,834 USD
Master in Applied Disability Studies Brock University Master's 5,960 USD
Bachelor in Early Childhood Care and Education Capilano University Bachelor's 6,273 USD
Master in Community Economic Development Cape Breton University Master's 32,033 USD
Bachelor in Education - Senior Years University of Saint Boniface Bachelor's 7,500 USD
Bachelor in Anthropology Athabasca University Bachelor's 1,375 USD
Bachelor in Commerce and Law combined Queen's University at Kingston Bachelor's 38,577 USD
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,436 USD
Master in Canadian Studies University of Saint Boniface Master's 7,500 USD
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education Brock University Bachelor's 19,880 USD
Diploma in Canadian Studies University of Victoria — 25,455 USD

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Specializations within social science

Education 152 History 103 Law 84 Geography 70 Sociology 66 Indigenous Studies 61 Political science 55 Anthropology 44 Communication 37 Religious Studies 31

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