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McGill University
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
McGill University
Course Overview
McGill is ranked #30 globally in QS World Rankings and #41 globally for Sociology in QS World Rankings by Subject. The 3-year BA Sociology covers social theory, research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods), social inequality, race and ethnicity, gender and family, urban sociology, globalisation, and sociology of health. McGill's Sociology faculty includes Karen Foster, Hannah Stark, and Suzanne Staggenborg — leading researchers in social inequality and social movements. Strong cross-listing with International Development Studies, Quebec Studies, and Indigenous Studies.
Sri Lankan applicants — particularly pre-law students, those interested in NGO / development sector careers, and applicants targeting graduate Public Policy / Public Health programmes — choose McGill Sociology for the academic prestige, bilingual Montreal's urban experience, and McGill's strong reciprocity with Oxford / Cambridge / Ivy League graduate programmes. The 3-year format (accelerated via A-Level / IB advanced standing), 3-year PGWP eligibility, and clear Express Entry PR pathway combine for a high-ROI degree. Montreal also has the lowest cost-of-living of any major Canadian city.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: ABB-BBB with at least one humanities / social-science subject.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 32 points with 5,5,5 at Higher Level.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Local A Level: 2A + 1B minimum.
- check_circle Strong personal statement linking sociology interests to McGill faculty research.
- check_circle Senior Matriculation transcripts (A Level / IB plus O Level / IGCSE).
- check_circle Advanced-standing credit available for A-Level / IB results (up to 1 year, allowing 3-year completion).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your secondary schooling was conducted in English for at least 4 years.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | CAD 34,000 | Rs. 7,990,000 |
| Quebec Health Insurance (per year) | CAD 1,100 | Rs. 258,500 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Montreal) | CAD 16,000 | Rs. 3,760,000 |
| Study Permit & Biometrics | CAD 250 | Rs. 58,750 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 51,350 | Rs. 12,067,250 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit. McGill Sociology graduates feed into law school (Osgoode, McGill Law, Toronto), social policy roles in the Canadian Public Service, NGOs (Oxfam Canada, World University Service of Canada), plus PhD programmes at McGill, UofT, Yale, Stanford. Direct PR pathway via Express Entry CEC stream. Montreal offers the lowest cost-of-living of any major Canadian city.
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