Sociology York University

Overview

Sociology at York University provides an interdisciplinary BA pathway that examines social structures, power relations and contemporary social problems. Students combine critical theory with qualitative and quantitative research skills to explore economic inequality, gender identities, migration, family change, race, health, media and new technologies. The degree emphasises experiential learning, offering placements, co-op options and opportunities to work with faculty on community-engaged research.

Why Sociology at York University?

York's Sociology department houses a large, interdisciplinary community of scholars whose research spans theory, social policy and public sociology. Faculty expertise supports advanced methodological training and offers students chances to conduct collaborative research. The programme is linked to the Resource Centre for Public Sociology, which organises methodology workshops and public-facing projects.

Vibrant faculty are experts across social theory, policy and public sociology, and departmental staff provide dedicated academic advising and student support. The department forms one of the largest, most productive and innovative communities of sociological scholars at York, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Sociology
• Indigenous culture and language
• Climate change and society
• History of evolution
• Knowledge, truth and reality
• Research methods

Careers with Sociology

Graduates have pursued careers in community work, social services, policy analysis, the legal profession and education.

• Social services worker
• Policy analyst
• Legal profession
• Teacher
• Corrections officer