Learn how to figure out socio-economic trends and explore the powerful relationships between systems, peoples, societies and countries. We’ll help you develop solid research and analytical skills so that you can make a real difference in fields such as human rights, environmental economics, psychology and international development. Good for you, and good for people, communities and the environment, in Canada and abroad.
Undergraduate programs
Get involved in influencing the world around you.
Discover our undergraduate programs
Fulfil your goals with our range of programs designed to inspire, empower, and bring about change.
#4
for political science in Canada
#4
for sociology in Ontario
20+
programs offering co-op
Plan your degree: your path, your choice
Starting with the main discipline on your admission application, you can customize your degree by selecting extras like CO-OP and French immersion. In the second year, you can add new combinations. You can consider introducing a second discipline as a major or adding a minor.
For an overview of available combinations, see our programs at a glance.
There are many ways to customize your degree, watch to see the options.
Your future starts here!
Choosing your program
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Career options
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Enrich your experience
Explore the world
Embrace opportunities to internationalize your profile and become an informed and active global citizen.
Gain work experience
Enjoy rich and unique experiences, on and off campus, to make the most of your time as a student and stand out when it’s time to enter the job market.
Services and contact information
Undergraduate Academic Services
Social Sciences Building
120 University Private, Room 3010
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada (map)
Fax: (613) 562-5311
[email protected]
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August: closes at 3:30 p.m.)
Student Experience Centre
Social Sciences Building
120 University Private, Room 3023
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada (map)
If you have questions about admission, programs or course selection, email us at [email protected].
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(June to August: Closes at 3:00 p.m.)
