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.
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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
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Continue your studies with a 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
- You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application.
Application and Admission
The registration period for a minor in Semester 2 of the academic year 2025-2026 is 13 October - 7 November 2025.
You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.
Non-UvA-students: For your registration as an elective student, select the Sociology- elective degree programme in Studielink.
NB: Only Non-UvA students need to upload a transcript of grades.
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
- Starts in
- February, September
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus