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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What are Calgarians’ impressions of densification policies? Zoe Duquette investigates in her honours thesis

 
Zoe analyzes public engagement with the process to rezone low density districts to understand the public's perceptions of densification.

Julia Moniz-Lecce investigates racial disparities in homeschooling across Canada in her honours thesis

 
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Emma Dierkes explores how merit functions in non-capitalist regimes in her honours thesis

 
Emma's thesis explores how merit is understood in education systems, specifically in socialist post-war East Germany.
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