Undergraduate programs
Explore how social life is organized and understood in Canada and around the world. You’ll examine how people — past and present — create the institutions, activities and belief systems that shape everyday life.
Students enrolled in a major, specialization or honours program may be eligible for the Co-op option, gaining hands-on work experience alongside their studies.
Anthropology (BA)
Anthropology is the study of human cultures in all their diversity. In this program, you'll challenge assumptions about what's "natural" by examining how institutions like family, politics and art vary across societies. You'll also develop a deep, grounded understanding of how people create meaning around the world.
- Honours in Anthropology (60 credits)
- Specialization in Anthropology (60 credits)
- Major in Anthropology (42 credits)
- Minor in Anthropology (30 credits)
- Co-op option
Sociology (BA)
Sociology is devoted to understanding the social structures, institutions and patterns of human behaviour that shape everyday life. In this program, you'll build the analytical tools to think critically about issues that are part of your own society, including reasons for poverty, prejudice and other social problems.
- Honours in Sociology (60 credits)
- Specialization in Sociology (60 credits)
- Major in Sociology (42 credits)
- Minor in Sociology (30 credits)
- Co-op option
Anthropology and Sociology (BA)
Combine perspectives from both disciplines to study cultural life and social systems across diverse contexts. In this program, you'll learn how to apply social science methods to large-scale research projects — on nearly any place in the world and any topic — from medicine, art and myth to human rights, sexuality, justice and power.
- Joint specialization in Anthropology and Sociology (60 credits)
- Co-op option
Include sociology and anthropology in your studies
Minors
Students in other programs can incorporate anthropology and sociology into their degree by completing a 30-credit minor.
Elective courses
A range of introductory and elective courses is offered each term, giving you the flexibility to explore key concepts and approaches in both disciplines.