BA/BS in Sociology

This program is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology, offered through the Faculty of Arts and combining the rigour of a scientific discipline with attention to social relevance. Students study social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour, and examine the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within them. Core coursework includes Introductory Sociology, Classical Social Theory, Social Research Methods, Introduction to Social Statistics, and Themes in Contemporary Social Theory, with additional senior-level Sociology courses required to complete the major. It is positioned as building an improved understanding of social issues that can inform social policy work. The program suits students interested in research-based analysis of social structures and behaviour who want a foundation applicable to fields such as public policy and community services, among others, though career paths from a Sociology degree are not linear and depend on the activities and experience students pursue during their studies rather than a single defined career route.