Examine the processes of social and cultural life in human societies past and present, near and far through 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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Remembering Sinikka Elliott

 
Sinikka Elliott was an exceptionally skilled and deeply engaged scholar with a deep-felt commitment to social justice and equality for all

Congratulations to Melinda Trinh winner of the Family Studies Graduating Prize

 
With her passion for research and exploring current world problems, Melinda Trinh will be pursuing a Masters of Public Policy at SFU this coming fall.

Saara Rajan takes first place at the 2021 Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference

 
Saara Rajan's research project focused on the disparity in media coverage between male and female political candidates in the 2019 Canadian federal election, finding female political candidates receive less and more negative coverage than their male counterparts.
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