Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Sociology
The program is challenging but flexible, and many of our majors combine Sociology with a major or a minor in another department or program. Some students think of Sociology as a program that allows them the intellectual freedom to explore their true interests during their college years, while other students think of the program as a way to supplement or complement another course of study. There are almost as many ways to incorporate Sociology into a Northwestern education as there are Northwestern undergraduates.
Concentrations:
- Economic Sociology and Global Development
- Environment and Society
- Social Data Research
- Social Inequality: Class, Gender, and Race
- Sociology of Health, Medicine, and Science
- Sociology of Law/Law and Society
- Urban Sociology
Students may only choose one area of concentration. For each concentration, students will take four courses in sociology and related departments, though at least two of the four courses must be taken through the sociology department. If two courses in sociology in a given concentration are not available, students may substitute a course outside of sociology with the approval of a sociology adviser.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 |
| Health Insurance | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 |
| Books and supply | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 |
| Compulsory Fees | $492 | $492 | $492 | $492 |
| Other Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Total Fees | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1460 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 33 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 90 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.