BA Sociology at Harvard University

Programme overview

Sociology is the study of society, of the social frameworks within which we live our lives. It is a study of social life at every level, from two-person relationships to the rise and fall of nations and civilizations. Sociology is excellent training for careers in law and public administration, medicine and public health, advertising and marketing, politics and public policy, business, banking, and consulting.

Faculty: Harvard College: Social Sciences | Department: Sociology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

We prepare students to develop sociological questions and to design and conduct systematic and rigorous research. Hands-on experiences are integrated into sociology electives, advanced methods courses, senior theses, and faculty RA opportunities. Gateway courses include These courses are designed to give you an introduction to the discipline: SOCIOL 1000: Introduction to Sociology SOCIOL 1024: Social Inequality SOCIOL 1023: Political Sociology SOCIOL 1046: Life and Death by Design (not offered 2024-2025) SOCIOL 1058: Sex,.

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Application information

USD 62,226 a year (2026-27). Harvard College undergraduate tuition for 2026-27, one rate for all students; excludes fees ($6,216), housing, food and health insurance. Source

Entry term is fall. Applicants choose Restrictive Early Action or Regular Decision; admitted students reply by May 1.

First-year applications through the Common Application: Restrictive Early Action closes November 1 with notification by mid-December; Regular Decision closes January 1 with notification by the end of March. The application fee is $95 (fee waiver available) and can be paid online via the Common Application. Harvard requires the SAT or ACT, with exceptions only where the tests are not accessible.

Apply through the official page: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply

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