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You can study a bachelor's in social sciences in Canada after +2 by joining a Faculty of Arts at a university such as Manitoba or Regina. This page explains which majors fall under social sciences, how entry and English scores work, what the first-year tuition looks like, which jobs the degree leads to, and how work permits fit in. Students from management, science and humanities can all apply.
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- Social sciences in Canada means majors such as sociology, political science, anthropology, economics and psychology, usually taught inside a Faculty of Arts.
- The University of Manitoba and the University of Regina both teach these majors and both have a Goreto profile.
- The University of Manitoba asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each part for most undergraduate programs.
- Social sciences is not a licensed profession, so you can start work without a separate licence.
- A Canadian degree does not give permanent residence automatically, but it can give you a post-graduation work permit.
Can You Study Social Sciences in Canada from Nepal After +2?
Yes, you can start a bachelor’s degree in social sciences in Canada after +2, and you do not need a particular +2 stream.
Social sciences study how people live together. You look at societies, governments, crime, money and the mind. Most universities teach these in a Faculty of Arts.
If you are most interested in how people think and behave, read our guide to a bachelor of psychology in Canada.
This guide is part of our study in Canada from Nepal series. It covers bachelor’s degrees at universities. If you are still choosing a level, read our bachelors in Canada guide first.
Students from management, science and humanities can all apply. Your English marks matter most. Every course needs reading and essay writing.
- What it covers: sociology, political science, anthropology, economics, psychology, criminology and similar majors.
- Where it sits: usually a Faculty of Arts, where you pick a major after a first year of general courses.
- Skills you build: reading, writing, research and working with data.
- Careers: public service, community work, research, teaching routes and further study.
Which Subjects Count as Social Sciences in Canada?
Both universities below teach them, and you pick a major later.
University of Manitoba
It is in Winnipeg. Its Arts faculty has six social science departments. Read our University of Manitoba profile. The Faculty of Arts page lists them.
University of Regina
It is in Regina. Its Arts faculty has eight departments. Read our University of Regina profile. The Faculty of Arts page lists them.
How Do You Get Into a Social Sciences Program in Canada?
You apply to the Faculty of Arts with your +2 results and an English test score, then choose your major.
The University of Manitoba publishes its marks requirement for each country and each faculty on one international admission requirements page. Pick Nepal in the list to see the rule that applies to you.
Use our NEB GPA calculator to check your grade first. Most Arts programs ask for English plus a few other subjects. Keep your English marks high.
Language is a subject of its own too, which our guide to linguistics in Canada explains.
The University of Regina sorts applicants by category. A student who has finished school applies as a high school student. Its Arts application guide explains the steps.
For documents, see our Canada student visa requirements and the guide to transcripts in Nepal.
What English Score Do You Need for Social Sciences in Canada?
The University of Manitoba asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in listening, reading, speaking and writing.
That rule applies to most undergraduate programs, as the English language proficiency page explains. Law and one dentistry program have their own tests. Test results expire two years after the test date.
Each university sets its own score, and some accept other tests too. The University of Regina lists its scores in its undergraduate calendar. For a wider view, read our minimum IELTS and PTE for Canada guide.
How Much Does a Social Sciences Degree Cost in Canada?
Plan on about CAD 28,000 to CAD 32,500 for a first year of tuition and fees at the two universities below.
All amounts here are in Canadian dollars. Use our CAD to Rs forex converter to see them in rupees.
| University | Figure on the official page | About in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| University of Manitoba | Average first-year international tuition and fees: CAD 28,000, from the international tuition page | about Rs 30 lakh |
| University of Regina | Average cost of 10 classes (30 credit hours) for 2026-2027: CAD 32,500, from the tuition and fees page | about Rs 35 lakh |
These are averages. Tuition varies by faculty and by how many courses you take. Living costs and the money you must show for the visa are extra.
Our cost of studying in Canada guide and the proof of funds page explain both. For help with fees, read about scholarships to study in Canada.
What Do You Study in a Social Sciences Degree?
You study how societies work, using reading, essays, research methods and basic statistics.
In the first year you take a mix of Arts courses, often including an introduction to your likely major. In later years you choose a major and take more advanced courses in it.
Common majors are sociology, which looks at groups and communities, and political science, which looks at governments and public policy. Anthropology studies cultures, and psychology studies behaviour and the mind. Economics adds maths and data.
If world politics interests you most, read our guide to international relations in Canada.
If you are not sure yet, choose a faculty that lets you decide after your first year. Then you can try a few subjects first.
Which Social Science Should You Pick After +2?
Pick the subject that matches how you like to work.
If you like maths and data, look at economics. Our economics in Canada guide explains that route. If you are interested in the mind, read about psychology in Canada.
If you want to follow world affairs, see international relations in Canada. If you enjoy languages, see linguistics in Canada.
Students who prefer a job-focused course can compare these with business or computing degrees. A university degree is broader. A college diploma is usually shorter and more practical. Our college vs university in Canada guide explains the difference.
What Jobs Can a Social Sciences Degree Lead To?
A social sciences degree can lead to jobs in public service, community work and research.
Common job types are policy assistant, research assistant, community worker, human resources assistant and case worker. Some graduates join banks or charities, and others continue to a master’s degree, which our masters in Canada guide explains.
The degree itself is not a licence. Some jobs need extra steps. Social work and teaching are regulated by provincial bodies, and they usually need a further degree after your bachelor’s. Check the regulator in the province where you want to work.
Can You Work and Stay in Canada After a Social Sciences Degree?
You can work part time while you study and apply for a post-graduation work permit after you graduate, but permanent residence is not automatic.
During term, international students can generally work up to 24 hours a week off campus. Our guide on working over 24 hours in Canada covers the details.
After graduation, the Post-Graduation Work Permit can last up to three years, depending on the length of your program. A degree program has no field of study rule. Read our PGWP guide for the steps.
No course leads to permanent residence on its own. Read PR pathways through education in Canada to see how people plan this honestly. For start dates, see the Canada intakes guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you enjoy reading, writing and thinking about how people and governments work. It prepares you for research, public service and community jobs, and it supports a later master’s degree.
Yes. Arts faculties accept students from management, science and humanities. English marks matter most, and the university’s own page lists the subjects it checks.
It depends on the university. The University of Manitoba asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each part for most undergraduate programs. Check your chosen university’s page.
Often you do not need to. Many Arts faculties let you take general first-year courses and choose a major later. Ask each university when you must declare.
International students can generally work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term, if their study permit allows it.
No. A degree can make you eligible for a post-graduation work permit, but permanent residence is a separate application with its own rules.
Not by itself. Both jobs are regulated by provincial bodies and usually need a further degree or teacher education program after your bachelor’s.
How Can Goreto Help You Apply?
Goreto counselors help you pick a university, check your marks and prepare your papers.
You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to find the nearest office.
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Fees, entry grades and English scores change, so confirm each detail on the official university page before you apply.
