Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology

University of Manitoba

Sociology is the study of the interactions of human beings and the social structures we create.

Our program offers a solid grounding in the core ideas and themes of sociology. In addition, courses are offered in a wide range of topics such as inequality, health, aging, the family, gender, race and ethnicity, social psychology, the media, consumerism, globalization, the environment, religion, criminology and social justice.

Studying Sociology will provide you with:

• an understanding of human social behaviours and how they are affected by personal, public and societal issues
• the ability to describe, understand and predict social behaviours using quantitative and qualitative methods
• the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to many complex social issues
• the ability to communicate effectively

Professional opportunities

Possible jobs for students in the sociology program include:

• Health care policy analyst
• Business consultant
• Federal and provincial government worker
• Criminal justice worker
• Career consultant
• Child welfare worker
• International relations
• Public opinion pollsters
• Social policy analyst
• Social movement worker or advocate
• Juvenile counsellor or youth worker

Areas of study

Our department specializes in six main areas of investigation:

• sociological theory
• research methods
• power, inequality and social justice
• wellness, illness, disability and medicine
• criminology and sociolegal studies
• culture, identity and belonging

The honours program offers a rigorous examination of a particular subject area for those who desire a more specialized undergraduate preparation. This is the preferred program for students who wish to continue their education at the graduate level.

Students normally enter the program after first year, although you may be eligible to enter the program later in your undergraduate studies.