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Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences in Canada

Studying psychology, economics, political science, communications and sociology in Canada — degree structures, joint majors and careers.

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What this hub covers

  1. Arts and Social Science Degrees in Canada ExplainedWhat a BA covers in Canada · General BA vs honours BA · Majors, minors, and combinations
  2. Studying Psychology in Canada: BA vs BSc and Career PathsBA vs BSc in psychology · What an undergraduate degree does and does not let you do · Becoming a registered psychologist
  3. Studying Economics in Canada: Programs, Math Demands and CareersHow economics is studied in Canada · The math behind economics · Common joint and combined majors
  4. Political Science and International Relations in CanadaWhat these programs study · Degree structures and specializations · Combining with other subjects
  5. Communications, Media and Sociology Degrees in CanadaWhat each field studies · Theory versus applied and practicum components · Choosing between them — and combining

Guides for Canada

5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Canada.

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Studying Psychology in Canada: BA vs BSc and Career Paths

How psychology degrees work in Canada — BA vs BSc, the graduate route to becoming a psychologist, and research, clinical and applied careers.

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Career
Canada·7 min read

Arts and Social Science Degrees in Canada Explained

How Bachelor of Arts programs work in Canada — general vs honours, majors, minors, double and joint majors, and declaring a major.

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Canada·8 min read

Studying Economics in Canada: Programs, Math Demands and Careers

How economics degrees work in Canada — math prerequisites, BA vs specialist and co-op streams, joint majors, and policy and graduate careers.

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Canada·7 min read

Political Science and International Relations in Canada

How political science, public policy and international relations programs work in Canada — structures, specializations, and career and graduate pathways.

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Canada·7 min read

Communications, Media and Sociology Degrees in Canada

How communications, media studies and sociology degrees compare in Canada — what each studies, theory vs practicum, and career directions.

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