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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Emma Nguyen explores adoption of English names in honours thesis

 
Her study investigates how students select English names and the impact of this decision on their overall “success” in Anglo-Saxon countries.

Emma Nguyen, Alexander Murphy, and Emma Dierkes win SURC 2025 awards

 
The judging panel was comprised of past Honours students and members of the Sociology Students Association.

Honours student Lulu Wang explores impacts of diplomatic upbringing on children of foreign service officers

 
Her honours thesis examines how a mobile lifestyle influences the identity and worldview of the children of diplomats into adulthood.
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