Looking down the pedestrian section of rue McTavish in the fall.

McGill Sociology

McGill University’s Department of Sociology is recognized as an exceptional place for learning and research: It is consistently ranked among the top sociology departments in the world, McGill has been ranked as Canada’s best university for 15-years running, and Montreal is recognized as one of the best cities in the world for students to complete their studies.

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Graduate Programs

Through both our M.A. and Ph.D. programs, we offer several areas of specialization where students can gain particular substantive expertise. 

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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Sociology offers minor, major, honours and joint honours programs for undergraduate students.

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