BA Sociology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The BA in Sociology explores how human interaction shapes society and how social institutions influence decision-making, covering families, workplaces, collective behavior, social movements and global systems. The curriculum is applied and builds investigative research, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Department: Department of Sociology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Sociology across micro to macro levels, with undergraduate research opportunities and a peer-advisor program.

Career pathways

Career options span many fields, drawing on communication, analytical and multi-perspective problem-solving skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide first-year (undergraduate) admission at UMass Amherst: Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional. High school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (with labs); Social Science 2 (including one US history course); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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