Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sociology explores how someone’s background—class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality—affects their experiences and shapes their behaviour. It studies how societies work, how social institutions operate, and how various elements of society influence the human experience.  

The Sociology department at St. Thomas University is rooted in social justice and focuses on using knowledge to address social inequality and make change. This is accomplished through diverse course offerings that include themes like racism, queer sociology, sociology of sport, sociology of health, and animals and society.

Through the study of Sociology, students gain effective writing and communication skills and develop the ability to analyze issues carefully using reason and facts. They earn advanced research and critical thinking skills and learn to understand how different elements of society impact an individual’s experiences and behaviours.  

This prepares graduates for meaningful careers in fields like: