Bachelor of Arts with Sociology Major

About this programme

Studying people and the ways they connect—that’s sociology in a nutshell. Through observation and research, sociologists develop an understanding of how people’s experiences vary by race, class, gender and age. They aim to explain the causes and consequences of all types of social interactions, from family dynamics and group mentality to government policy, youth subcultures and media influence. Use your awareness of cultural and social issues to influence change—as a social scientist in community or government agencies and organizations, as a leader in public safety and policing or as a policy maker in international aid or development. You focus your studies in general sociology or criminology, depending on your interests and goals. Explore the foundations of sociology by learning about the nature of society and the ways institutions and individuals operate in different contexts. To give you a broad perspective, you spend time in your first year taking courses in areas outside of sociology. In your second year, you dig more deeply into sociological theories and your area of specialization. In your third and fourth years, you learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interview techniques, content analysis and statistical analysis. As your studies advance, you have the option to design your own courses and research projects through independent studies or enrolment in the honours program. In your fourth year, you take at least two seminar courses, which are often student-led. Smaller classes mean plenty of time to explore ideas with your professors, ge