Sociology (BA major)
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Courses
While our faculty specialize and teach courses in wide-ranging areas, our research and teaching are grouped into 4 major areas:
- ecology, global issues and social movements
- gender, racialization and ethnicity
- crime, deviance and law
- health, aging and society
Learn about courses in these research areas
Learning outcomes for undergraduate ³Ô¹ÏÍø
See the University Calendar for a list of all sociology courses
Community engagement option
Add a community engagement option to your degree. As a sociology major or honours student, you can take courses that give you skills to work, learn and/or conduct research with community partners.
Community-engaged learning (CEL) takes sociology out of the classroom and into our communities. Our CEL courses allow you to work with non-profit organizations to design, develop and plan projects to serve their needs.
Minor & interdisciplinary
A minor is an optional program that allows you to study in an area outside of your major program area. A minor in sociology requires:
- 6 units of courses numbered at the 100 or 200 level
- 9 units of courses numbered at the 300 or 400 level
UVic Sociology participates in the interdisciplinary minor/diploma program in Social Justice Studies. You can complete a Social Justice Studies minor or diploma while earning a BA in sociology.
Funding
UVic offers scholarships, bursaries, awards and other funding opportunities to help you further your education and succeed in your ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Explore funding options at UVic.
Most scholarships are awarded based on recommendations made by the department. However, some require a separate application form.
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA)
The supports students who complete a research project under the mentorship of a faculty supervisor.
Full-time third- and fourth-year students with a GPA of 7.0 or above are eligible to apply. Each successful student receives a $1,500 credit in their UVic account.
Past sociology JCURA recipients
Valerie Kuehne Undergraduate Research Awards (VKURA)
give first- and second-year students the opportunity to gain research experience with a faculty member. Paid research internships are full-time for 12 weeks (between May 1 and August 31).
Career options
Sociology encourages critical reflective thinking. You’ll learn skills to become an informed citizen. Knowing how to understand social differences can lead you to a meaningful career.
Our graduates work in public policy, community and social services and law enforcement.
Career Services can help you develop a career you love. From exploring career options to applying for jobs, they've got you covered.
Co-op
Our optional co-operative education (co-op) program gives you hands-on paid work experience related to what you're studying. It's the perfect way to develop your skills and find a career you love.
Learn more about what co-op is, how it works with your degree, and what to expect as a co-op student.
Sociology students have had co-op placements like:
- Corrections Canada – junior parole officer
- BC Stats – research assistant
- UVic Welcome Centre – student recruiter
- Beacon Community Services – workshop facilitator and volunteer coordinator
- CanAssist – job coach
Course requirements
Sociology major students must satisfy course requirements for a BA major in sociology plus SOCI 499 (honours thesis seminar, 3.0 units). Overall course requirements: