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Sociology and Social Anthropology combines two complementary disciplines that help explain how societies and cultures work. You'll examine topics such as health, crime, inequality, identity, migration, work, social change, and human behaviour from both local and global perspectives.��

Through research projects, data analysis, field-based learning, and critical discussion, you'll develop valuable skills in communication, problem solving, research, and evidence-based decision making. Faculty members are active researchers studying important social issues around the world, bringing current insights into the classroom.��

The program's flexibility allows you to tailor your studies to your interests while preparing for a wide range of careers or future graduate and professional studies.

"SOSA encourages students to be critical and curious about why things are the way they are.”
− Molly Ryan, Class of '18

You'll learn how to investigate social issues, understand cultural diversity, conduct research, analyze evidence, and communicate findings effectively. Along the way, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how people, institutions, and communities shape society.

Explore your interests through honours research projects, independent studies, interdisciplinary learning and courses that build qualitative and quantitative research skills.

You’ll have opportunities to study real-world issues such as health, inequality, culture, work, globalization and social justice—and develop the research skills to better understand the world around you.

Dal Arts students can apply for the FASS Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Pilot Program, which offers a one-semester paid work term where you put what you learn in the classroom into practice, build career-ready skills and gain experience in the workplace.

Arts students can take their learning beyond the classroom through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ experiential learning program.

Participate in internships, community-based projects, research opportunities and career-focused experiences that help you apply what you learn, explore your interests and prepare for your future.

Build a degree that matches your interests by choosing from honours, combined honours, major, double major, or minor pathways.

You can also pursue specialized minors in Critical Health Studies, Economy, Work and Development, or Social Justice and Inequality, or combine Sociology and Social Anthropology with other disciplines across Arts and Science.

Develop the knowledge and research skills to better understand people, cultures, and society. You'll graduate prepared to tackle complex social issues and pursue diverse career and educational opportunities.