Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

About this programme

The purpose of sociology is to gain a scientific understanding of how the social world works. Sociologists research everything from how people form identities (micro sociology) to how social structures change over time (macro sociology) and confer opportunities and/or constraints on social activity (meso sociology). As a social science, sociologists rely on systematic quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting and analyzing data. Sociology is made up of various subfields: social inequality; race and ethnicity; sex, gender, and sexuality; health and illness; politics and social movements; migration and refugees; religion; family; work and the economy; organizations; technology, sociological theory, etc. If you are interested in learning how to design, conduct, and understand social scientific research, sociology may be for you. Our sociology programme focuses on providing students with a foundation in social scientific research methods. Students learn how to design, conduct, and consume quantitative and qualitative research, while also learning what sociologists have discovered about the social world. "Being a part of the department of Sociology and working closely with its faculty has been one of the most influential parts of my experience at SMU. Being a smaller department, you have access to work closely with leading experts in their respective fields and have mentorship and support from faculty that truly want to help you succeed with your future goals. The dynamic courses and opportunities that this department gives you as a student are unmatched. I have be