    * Skip to Content
    * AZ Index
    * Catalog Home
    * U Ottawa Home
      * FR (switch to the French version of this page)
      * person arrow_drop_down Login
          + uoZone
          + Brightspace
          + VirtuO
      * search Search
      * menu Toggle Navigation
        search Search menu Close Navigation
        * Study
        * Campus life
        * Research and innovation
        * About us
        * Current Students
        * Faculty and Staff
        * Alumni
        * Giving
      * Study
      * Campus life
      * Research and innovation
      * About us
      * search Search
      * FR (switch to the French version of this page)
      * person arrow_drop_down Toggle Navigation
          + uoZone
          + Brightspace
          + VirtuO
    * home Home
    * Programs and courses
    * Undergraduate Programs
    * Joint Honours BSocSc in Anthropology and Sociology

  Joint Honours BSocSc in Anthropology and Sociology

      120 Units

      * Programs arrow_drop_down
          + All programs
          + Undergraduate
          + Graduate
      * Courses
      * Archives
    Download Page (PDF)
      * Overview
      * Program Requirements

        Anthropology

        Anthropology involves studying the diversity of human societies through comparative analyses. Anthropologists develop tools that contribute to identifying and exploring a variety of social, cultural, political, economic, environmental and other important issues. Anthropology is unique among disciplines because of its methodological approach, which involves in-depth qualitative field work. Our specialized programs in social and cultural anthropology enable students to better understand and analyze cultural changes and intercultural relations in the context of globalization, development, migration and new technologies.

        Learn more about the Anthropology program

        Sociology

        Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions, cultures, and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules, and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behaviours. In our programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys, and statistical analyses. The connection between theory and research enables students to understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power, and technology.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

        Learn more about the Sociology program

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code          Title                                          Units  
        Basic skills                                               
        ENG 1100      Workshop in Essay Writing                      3 Units
        ENG 1120      Selected Topics in Literature and Composition  3 Units
        Total:        6 Units                                      
        
        Course List
          Code                                                             Title                                                      Units  
          Anthropology (36 course units)                                                                                            
          ANT 1101                                                         Social and Cultural Anthropology                           3 Units
          ANT 2121                                                         Classical Theories in Anthropology                         3 Units
          ANT 2126                                                         Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples                        3 Units
          ANT 2128                                                         Anthropology for the 21st Century                          3 Units
          ANT 4123                                                         Theoretical Currents in Contemporary Anthropology          3 Units
          3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                                  
            ANT 2103                                                       Socio-Anthropology of the Family                                  
            ANT 2129                                                       Anthropology of Cities                                            
            ANT 2130                                                       Anthropology of Popular Culture                                   
            ANT 2131                                                       Museums, Representation and Power                                 
          3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                                  
            ANT 3307                                                       Contemporary Japanese Society                                     
            ANT 3340                                                       Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean                   
            ANT 3341                                                       Anthropology of Oceania                                           
            ANT 3342                                                       Anthropology of Africa                                            
            ANT 3344                                                       Anthropology of South Asia                                        
            ANT 3345                                                       Anthropology of the Maghreb and the Middle East                   
          9 optional course units in anthropology (ANT) at the 3000 level  9 Units                                                  
          6 optional course units in anthropology (ANT) at the 4000 level  6 Units                                                  
          Sociology (33 course units)                                                                                               
          Compulsory courses - Theory                                                                                               
          SOC 1104                                                         Sociology: Big Questions                                   3 Units
          SOC 2117                                                         Sociological Theory: From 19th Century to First World War  3 Units
          SOC 2118                                                         Sociological Theory: Mid-20th Century                      3 Units
          SOC 4119                                                         Theorizing in Sociology                                    3 Units
          Optional courses - Theory                                                                                                 
          3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                                  
            SOC 3120                                                       Sociological Theory: Power and Inequalities                       
            SOC 3121                                                       Sociological Theory: Meaning and Subjectivity                     
            SOC 3122                                                       Sociological Theory: Reproduction and Changes                     
          Compulsory courses - Methodology                                                                                          
          SOC 2316                                                         Survey Design and Quantitative Data Acquisition            3 Units
          SOC 3315                                                         Qualitative Analysis                                       3 Units
          SOC 3316                                                         Statistical Analysis in Sociology                          3 Units
          ANT 4301                                                         Advanced Research Methods in Anthropology                  3 Units
          Optional courses - Methodology                                                                                            
          3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                                  
            ANT 2111                                                       Introduction to Research Methods in Anthropology                  
            SOC 1301                                                       Building Sociological Reasoning                                   
          3 course units from:                                             3 Units                                                  
            ANT 3144                                                       Practical Training in Research Methods in Anthropology            
            SOC 2315                                                       Introduction to Qualitative Methodology                           
          Optional courses                                                                                                          
          3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 2000         3 Units                                                  
          3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 3000         3 Units                                                  
          9 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 4000         9 Units                                                  
          Total:                                                           84 Units                                                 
          
          Course List
            Code                      Title     Units
            Elective courses                  
            30 elective course units  30 Units
            Total:                    30 Units
            
    Back to top

        Contact us

            Undergraduate Studies

            For more information about undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa, please refer to your faculty.

            Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

            For more information about graduate studies at the University of Ottawa, please refer to your academic unit.

          Contact

            * General
              613-562-5700 call
              * General contact chevron_right
              * Find an expert chevron_right
              * Hire a CO-OP student chevron_right

          Explore

              * Careers chevron_right
              * News chevron_right
              * Media chevron_right
              * Health and wellness chevron_right
              * uoZone chevron_right
              * Human Resources chevron_right

          Visit

              * Campus tours chevron_right
              * Parking and sustainable transportation chevron_right
              * Campus map chevron_right
              * Library chevron_right
              * Book an event chevron_right

          Emergency

              * Emergency resources chevron_right
              * Immediate support chevron_right
          * 
          * 
          * 
          * 
          * 
          * Privacy
          * Accessibility Hub
          * Website feedback
        Close this window

        Print Options

          * Send Page to Printer

            Print this page.

          * Download Page (PDF)

            The PDF will include all information unique to this page.
