Overview

It is offer a bachelor degree in Sociology at the College of William & Mary. Strong analytic skills are developed through the major’s rigorous theory and research methods requirements. Students who are considering multiple career paths will benefit from the breadth of knowledge developed in this concentration.

In the Globalization concentration, students will master core theoretical approaches to understanding the political-economic, social, and cultural dimensions of globalization. Courses will analyze pressing global issues including development and inequality, immigration, the environment, work, gender, and sexuality .The concentration prepares students to work in an array of globally-oriented careers in public agencies, NGOs, and private firms.

Undergraduate Research

Research is the foundation of a degree in sociology at William & Mary. You will learn to apply research theory and methods in the classroom, and have the opportunity to conduct your own independent research or participate in a collaborative research project lead by one of your professors.

All of the majors take at least 4 courses focusing on the theory and methods of sociological research. These classes will teach you will both quantatitative and qualitative methods of conducting research, and to interpret the results of sociological research.

But even if you are only taking one sociology course, you will learn something about how we study human social life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory

Research Design

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Sociology

Global Social Problems

Globalization and International Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted application through The Common Application or The Coalition Application

The Secondary School Report form complete with a high school transcript and counselor letter of recommendation

The Midyear School Report form, should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first semester grades are available.

$75 application fee payment, or a fee waiver requests

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Out-of-State

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19178 USD / year

≈ 19178 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsburg

United States

1306 - 2134 USD / month

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Undergraduate Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Williamsburg

Funding

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