The Sociology Bachelors Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University offers you a comprehensive exploration of the social world, equipping you to understand and analyse the complex ways individuals and societies interact. You will delve into critical social theories and gain insights into contemporary issues, from social inequality and crime to health and gender. This undergraduate program is ideal for students eager to understand the structures that shape human behaviour and to develop the analytical skills needed to address societal challenges.
This full-time, on-campus program, studied over four years, provides a robust foundation in sociological research methods and theory. You will have the opportunity to specialise further with an Applied Social Research Specialization, preparing you for advanced research. Throughout your studies, you will engage with diverse topics such as bioethics, constructions of childhood, and interpretive perspectives on crime. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the private and social sectors.