Undergraduate
Why study sociology at UVic?
Explore how social dynamics work and engage in social issues that have a vital impact on the world. You'll develop skills through research activities, public outreach and in-class discussion groups.
Here, you'll explore contemporary sociological topics such as:
- families, health & aging
- deviance, crime, & law
- gender, sexuality & trans communities
- social justice
- environmental politics & climate change
- corporate capitalism & globalization
- migration & mobility
- technology & media
Our programs
We offer major, minor, and honours programs.
Sociology students may also be interested in these interdisciplinary programs:
- Global Development Studies
- Health & Society
- Human Dimensions of Climate Change
- Social Justice Studies
- Technology & Society
Not a sociology major? We offer general interest courses for students in other disciplines.
Co-op

Paid, hands-on learning opportunities are available to all students through UVic's popular co-op program.