Customize your Social Sciences degree with a wide range of minors – from Anthropology to Work & Labour Studies – plus interdisciplinary options that let you explore global issues, leadership, and social justice.

Discover flexible pathways to deepen your learning and expand your career potential.

Enhance your degree with a Concurrent Certificate in Social Sciences – develop specialized skills in areas like Social Innovation or Applied Research, all while earning elective credit toward your undergraduate program.

These certificates offer flexible, career-focused learning without adding extra time to your studies.

McMaster’s interdisciplinary minors let you explore complex global and societal issues through multiple academic lenses.

From Archaeology and Globalization to Civic Vitality, Muslim Studies, and Social Justice, these programs blend theory with practical skills to prepare you for meaningful impact across communities, cultures, and careers.

Pair your Social Sciences program with a complementary Humanities degree to build an interdisciplinary pathway that reflects your interests and career goals.

These flexible combinations let you study across faculties, gain diverse skills, and prepare for graduate studies or careers that value broad, critical thinking.

McMaster Social Sciences students can earn a Mohawk College certificate alongside their degree, gaining practical skills in fields like business, leadership, and disability management.

These career-focused courses count as electives and are taught by industry professionals.

M.O.D.E.L. (McMaster Office for the Development of English Language Learners) offers free workshops, one-on-one support, and diagnostic assessments to help students strengthen their English skills and thrive academically and socially.

Services are tailored for all proficiency levels and include a certificate of attendance to recognize your commitment