Examine processes of social and cultural life in human societies past and present in the undergraduate programs at UBC Sociology.

Curriculum
Study topics such as inequality, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, law and criminal activity, immigration, families, and more.
Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience through various opportunities and assistantships, and by participating in our student association.
Advising
Make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path with the help of Arts Advising.
Faculty
Our faculty members are award-winning instructors and researchers with a passion for teaching and investigation.

Sociology Programs

Sociology Programs

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Noor Sandhawalia contributes to the Punjabi Oral History Project by sharing personal insights

 
Sandhawalia became involved in the project as a way to “step into the world of research”. She found a personal connection with the topic as a first-generation Punjabi Canadian from Surrey, BC.

Amy Zeng explores Chinese parental anxieties over education regarding social class and inequalities

 
Fifth-year Honours student Amy Zeng evaluates the relevance of western sociological theory to Chinese families and its social context.

UBC Sociology wishes Professor Neil Guppy a very happy retirement

 
Neil chose to celebrate his retirement with a gift of $50,000 to create a new scholarship focused on undergraduate students: the Guppy Undergraduate Excellence in Sociology Fund.
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