Careers in sociology
What can I do with a degree in sociology?
Sociology encourages critical reflective thinking. It provides students with the skills to become informed citizens. The ability to understand social differences can lead you to a meaningful career.
Our graduates work in public policy, community and social services and law enforcement.
Some career options for sociology majors
- Addictions counsellor
- Case worker
- Childcare/youth worker
- Community services organizer
- Disability services worker
- Fundraiser
- Healthcare administrator
- Human resources manager
- Market research analyst
- Media analyst
- Probation officer
- Public relations officer
- Social policy research
- Tourism manager
- Victims advocate
Additional education and training may be required
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Meet our alumni
Manager of Education Policy
Katie has over 15 years' experience in the not-for-profit and community development sectors, managing and developing a variety of development and capacity-building initiatives with a focus on youth and citizen engagement. Among others, she has worked with the International Institute for Child Rights and Development, School District #74 Aboriginal School Success Project, antidote: Multiracial and Indigenous Girls and Women’s Network, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and BC Healthy Communities. Read more
Sociology - BA (2005)
Chief Operating Officer
Rachel joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2003 as director of event management and stadium development. In 2007, she assumed the role of chief operating officer. Prior to joining Whitecaps FC, she spent three years with Vancouver's PGA Tour Stop, the Air Canada Championship, and represented BMO Financial Group as project manager for their sponsorship of the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open. Read more
Sociology - BA Hons. (1996)
General Manager, Canada
Justin spent four years at Genuine Guide Grear (G3), working from the bottom rung on the Customer Service ladder up to being their Operations Manager. He began working at Icebreaker Merino Clothing in 2010, also in operations management, and accepted the role of Canadian General Manager in 2012. Read more
Sociology - BA (2004)
President
As an international sales management and marketing consultant, Jim has worked with over 30 different businesses, in 35 countries, on four continents, as a motivational speaker, consultant, and trainer. Jim has an extensive background in sales and marketing with everything from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. He is also heavily involved in his community. Read more
Sociology - BA (1985)
Information Architect
After completing her undergraduate degree at UVic, Renay gained employment with the B.C. Government as an Information Architect. She is part of a business transformation team working to deliver user-friendly online services to citizens - a task that involves design thinking and human-centered research. Renay is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Sociology at UVic. Read more
Sociology & Women's Studies - BA (2015)
Founder/Owner
Chris Hildreth is the founder of TOPSOIL, an award winning urban agriculture business which utilizes unused space by implementing productive gardens. Chris graduated from UVic in 2015 with a minor in business and a double major in environmental studies and sociology. In 2013 Chris began visualizing a business that would increase local production by supplying sustainable fresh local produce to local restaurants. Read More
CEO/Lawyer
Leena (Ronak) Yousefi is a multi-award winning family lawyer, accredited mediator and the founder of YLaw, the fastest growing female-led law firm in Western Canada. She has been chosen as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada, one of Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 under 40, and a Rising Star of the legal profession by Lexpert. Read more
Sociology – BA (2006) Law JD (2010)