Social science programs in Canada

76 universities in Canada offer 1,274 social science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 17,306 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,619 USD and 23,002 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Social science in Canada by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 568 12,619 USD 17,306 USD 23,002 USD
Master's 292 7,834 USD 12,979 USD 20,124 USD
PhD 70 9,421 USD 10,666 USD 18,286 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 — 19,908 USD
PhD in Education Ontario Tech University PhD 19,166 USD
Police Foundations Humber College — 16,803 USD
PhD in Sociology University of Windsor PhD 9,579 USD
Early Childhood Education Humber College — 16,803 USD
Bachelor in Law (BCL/JD) McGill University Bachelor's 22,714 USD
Paralegal Education Humber College — 16,803 USD
Master in Anatomical Sciences Education University of Ottawa Master's 6,551 USD
Master in Law (LLM) University of Manitoba Master's 15,863 USD
Early Childhood Education Diploma Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert — 5,654 USD
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education University of Manitoba — 13,484 USD
Adult Learning and Post-Secondary Education Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,608 USD
Bachelor in Criminology Wilfrid Laurier University Bachelor's 27,352 USD
Bachelor in Early Childhood Care and Education Capilano University Bachelor's 6,273 USD
Master in Applied Disability Studies Brock University Master's 6,190 USD
Bachelor in Education - Senior Years University of Saint Boniface Bachelor's 7,500 USD
Bachelor in Commerce and Law combined Queen's University at Kingston Bachelor's 40,067 USD
Master in Applied Disability Studies (Graduate Diploma) Brock University Master's 7,834 USD
Master in Community Economic Development Cape Breton University Master's 33,270 USD
Bachelor in Anthropology Athabasca University Bachelor's —
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Memorial University of Newfoundland — 4,608 USD
Master in Canadian Studies University of Saint Boniface Master's 7,500 USD
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education Brock University Bachelor's 20,648 USD
University Certificate in Public Administration Athabasca University — —

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Specializations within social science

Education 185 History 108 Law 88 Geography 68 Sociology 67 Indigenous Studies 64 Political science 59 Anthropology 55 Communication 41 Early Childhood Education 38

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