Sociology
The minor Sociology gives insight into pressing social issues at a personal, societal and global level. On the basis of theory you will study a wide range of social themes such as globalisation, individualisation, and inequality and how this is influenced by issues like as class, race and gender.
Please note that due to the minor starting in 2025-2026, the information in the 2024-2025 Course Catalogue may be outdated. For the most current programme and detailed course descriptions, refer to the 2025-2026 Course Catalogue from June onwards.
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Restricted-choice electives: Sociological TheoryPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 66
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Restricted-choice electives: DomaincoursesPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 66
Related Master's programme
This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's in Sociology. Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.
Entry requirements
60 ECT of the first year of a university bachelor’s degree.
Application and Admission
The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 is 1 April - 13 May 2025.
Contact
For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.
- Email: edss@uva.nl
- REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
- Phone +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST).
- Language of instruction
- English
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus