Saint Mary’s University is located in the bustling metropolis of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was established in 1802, and has since then been a beacon of academic excellence and intellectual exploration. These institution has a 200-year history of providing transformative education based on values of integrity, innovation, and community engagement. Saint Mary’s attracts a diverse student community from around the world, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. This University offers diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in business, science, arts, and humanities.
A wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in social and behavioral sciences are available at Saint Mary’s University. These programs help students understand and tackle complex social issues in the modern world. Students can study Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Anthropology, Geography, and Political Science at the undergraduate level and earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. These curricula thoroughly understand societal structures, political processes, cultural dynamics, and human behavior. Students gain the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to solve problems in the real world through a combination of theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and hands-on applications.
Saint Mary’s University grants master’s degrees in sociology, psychology, and criminology at the postgraduate level. Through these programs, students can undertake original research, contribute to scholarly achievements in the subject, and enhance their skills in particular areas of interest. The master’s programs in Social and Behavioural Sciences provide demanding instruction and chances for professional growth, regardless of the student’s interests, which range from studying the subtleties of social inequality to investigating the underlying causes of crime and deviance.
List of Social & Behavioural Science Programs
Undergraduate Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Thesis -Nonthesis | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Criminology | Criminology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Criminology ( with Co Op Placement) | Criminology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Economics ( with Co Op Placement) | Economics | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Psychology | Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Psychology ( with Co Op Placement) | Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Social Justice & Community Studies | Social Justice & Community Studies | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Sociology | Sociology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Sociology ( with Co Op Placement) | Sociology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Economics | Economics | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Economics ( with Co Op Placement) | Economics | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Psychology | Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
| Bachelor of Psychology ( with Co Op Placement) | Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | bachelors | 4 | January,May,September, | 22864 |
Postgraduate Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Thesis -Nonthesis | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Deadline Date | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Economics | Applied Economics | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 1 | September, | 01-April, | 24500 |
| Master of Criminology | Criminology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 2 | September, | 01-February, | 13031 |
| Master of Applied Psychology | Applied Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 2 | September, | 15-December, | 15523 |
| Master of Applied Psychology Forensic Stream | Applied Psychology Forensic Stream | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 2 | September, | 15-December, | 14596 |
| Master of Psychology ( with Co Op Placement) | Psychology | Non-Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 2 | September, | 01-February, | 14596 |
| Master of Applied Psychology Industrial Organizational Stream | Applied Psychology Industrial Organizational Stream | Thesis | Social & Behavioural Science | masters | 2 | September, | 15-December, | 14596 |
