Three female-presenting students smile with their arms wrapped around one other on a sunny day. From left to right, the first student has dark skin with glasses and long hair worn in braids. The second has light- to medium-toned skin, braces and long, auburn hair. The third has medium-toned skin and long brown hair. / Trois étudiantes sourient en s'entourant les unes les autres lors d'une journée ensoleillée. De gauche à droite, la première étudiante a la peau foncée, des lunettes et de longs cheveux tressés. La deuxième a une peau claire à moyenne, des broches et de longs cheveux auburn. La troisième a une peau de couleur moyenne et de longs cheveux bruns.

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Social Science (General)

Program type
Pre-university
Length
2 years
Admission
Autumn and Winter
Program category
Social Science

The general profile of Vanier's Social Science program develops students' knowledge and research skills in the study of society and human behaviour.

In this program, students are introduced to foundational concepts in a range of Social Science disciplines and learn to apply them to everyday life. They study how social hierarchies, cultural values, and systems of power shape individual and collective experiences. Courses in this program touch a broad range of fields, such as Anthropology, Economics, History and Religious Studies. Students are also instructed in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, and undertake an independent research project on a topic of their choice.

As one of the most popular pre-university programs at Vanier, Social Science (General) allows students to try out a variety of courses and customize their studies. Beyond the classroom, students also participate in enriching activities such as the annual Social Science Festival and trips abroad. For those intent on keeping all their doors open for university, Social Science with Mathematics is another great option.