Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Academic Requirements

International applicants must demonstrate academic strength in a high school program of college/university preparatory courses with subject distribution, other minimum requirements, and academic standing comparable to that required of Canadian applicants. Criteria such as academic achievement and rank in class will also be considered in admission decisions.

Please note that meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee admission.

International applicants are encouraged to submit applications and supporting documents by June 1st for September admission and October 1st for January admission. While applications will be accepted beyond those dates, students who apply later risk having insufficient time to obtain student visas and other authorization. Please note that processing times at embassies can take up to three months.

For the Bachelor of Arts - Sociology program, the following requirements apply:

• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Applicants must have completed secondary school or equivalent and must not already possess a university degree.
• Meet all Bachelor of Arts Program Academic Requirements.

Students from specific countries may have additional requirements:

• Vietnam: Specific details regarding Vietnamese students are not mentioned, but they must meet the general international admission criteria.
• Other Asian Countries: Similar to Vietnamese students, applicants from other Asian countries must adhere to the general international Academic Requirements.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of proficiency in English by writing one of the following tests:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL)
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ)
• Duolingo English Test (DET)
• Pearson Academic: Pearson English Language Test (PTE)

Official test scores must be submitted directly to the Admissions Office by the testing centre. St. Thomas University's ETS number is 0803.

Students who meet the following minimum English Language Proficiency scores and the St. Thomas academic Academic Requirements are eligible for the ESL program:

• TOEFL 61 (Internet-based)
• TOEFL 500 (Paper-based)
• MELAB 69
• IELTS 5.0
• CAEL 40, 50
• CEQ B2 First
• DET 90
• PTE 50-61

Students with the scores below are eligible to take five regular academic courses but may take integrated and assisted courses if they wish:

• TOEFL 89 (Internet-based)
• TOEFL 573 (Paper-based)
• MELAB 80
• IELTS 6.5
• CAEL 60
• CEQ C or higher (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
• DET 115
• PTE 61

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.