Sociology
Study human society and our social world. Sociologists explore contemporary issues like gender, social media, crime, environmentalism and social inequality. Our students develop strong analytical and communication skills through research activities, experiential learning and in-class discussion groups.
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From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study sociology at UVic.
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Congratulations to Dr. Peyman Vahabzadeh for Social Sciences Excellence Award
December 2, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Peyman Vahabzadeh for his recent Social Sciences Excellence Award - Excellence in Graduate Student Supvervision and Mentorship!
Dr. Midori Ogasawara speaker at Hiroshima-Nagasaki Poster Exhibition at Greater Victoria Public Library
August 15, 2025
The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Poster Exhibition at the Greater Victoria Public Library features 30 photographic posters, they blend archival images, first-person survivor testimonies and...
Congratulations Dr. Bill Carroll and Dr. Peyman Vahabzadeh for recently published books
February 12, 2025
Dr. Bill Carroll's book "Refusing Ecocide" and Dr. Peyman Vahabzadeh's book "For Land and Culture" are now available!
Anelyse Weiler and Tayler Zavitz - "ag-gag laws" in farm industry
November 28, 2024
Read about Dr. Anelyse Weiler and Tayler Zavitz's work on ag-gag laws in The Conversation The Conversation Article
Lansdowne Lecture October 2024 - Will Potter
October 8, 2024
Journalist Will Potter gave an Lansdowne Lecture in October titled "Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable." Video Recording of Will's Lansdowne Lecture
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