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Why sociology at UVic? 
Our programs 
Applying to UVic
Sociology at UVic lets you explore issues that matter to you. Qwisun Yoon-Potkins (right) who received a Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award to examine the experiences of older immigrants.
Undergraduate studies
Today, the Corporate Mapping Project (CMP) released its fossil-power top 50 listing, along with a publicly accessible database of the larger Canadian fossil fuel industry that maps its connections to the wider corporate sector in Canada and globally.
our research
Sociology offers a range of classes on topics that let you study what you're most interested in, from capitalism and globalization, to gender and sexuality, immigration, homelessness or the sex trade.
Course offerings
PhD candidate Rebecca Nelems received the prestigious Trudeau Foundation scholarship for her research into youth empathy.
Graduate studies
Dr. Aaron Devor is working with top researchers and scholars, thought leaders, transgender community activists and students to further research into topics concerned with the lives of trans and gender nonconforming people.
Our research
Michaela Smith's research as an honours student prepared her for a position as the research coordinator at UVic's Centre for Addictions Research.
Career possibilities
Alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience, like Marylyn Buenvenida, who worked with Mosqoy supporting the educational and cultural rights of Indigenous communities in Peru.
Co-op educationSociology looks at social aspects of life, how societies are organized, and how they shape human behaviour.
We examine current social problems while stressing social justice, equality and equity.
With us, you'll study a wide variety of topics from global social movements to the divisions of race, gender, sexuality and class. You'll also get exciting hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
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