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.
Study sociology at UVic
From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study sociology at UVic.
Announcements
Sharp rise in temporary foreign workers in Canadian logging
August 14, 2024
Temporary foreign worker (TFW) permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to the federal government's relaxed policies for employers looking to obtain migrant...
Above and Beyond Awards 2024
April 23, 2024
Congratulations to all of our Above and Beyond Award recipients for Spring 2024!
Above and Beyond Awards Fall 2023
November 23, 2023
Congratulations to the recipients on receiving this award, and thank you so much for all of the ways in which you have gone above and beyond in your contributions at UVic!
New publications from faculty members
September 22, 2023
Check out two recent publications from faculty members Tamara Humphrey and Anelyse Weiler. Tamara and co-author's article is published in Deviant Behavior: The Road to Desistance: The...
News
Digitizing rare ‘hidden’ trans archives
Hundreds of at-risk, rarely seen, audio visual items that document the history of Trans+ activism will be made digitally accessible with the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that preserves...
Studying support and inclusion
For sociology grad Jasmine Webster, community-engaged learning courses at UVic focused her passion for a career in the non-profit sector. “The skills you learn simply from engaging with people with...
Family roots support grad success
For graduating student Kailee Hibbert, a curiosity about identity, feminism and race led her to study sociology and gender studies at UVic.
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