UBC’s Department of Sociology is internationally renowned as a leading centre for sociological research. Diverse rankings con ... sistently place us among the strongest departments in the world and within the top three in Canada. The department is comprised of over 50 lecturers and professors, as well as over 50 Graduate and Ph.D. Students, PostDoc Fellows, and Administrative staff. Our research streams include: Environment, Community, & Social Movements; Family & Life Course; Gender & Sexuality; Health & Healthcare; Knowledge, Culture, & Power; Race, Ethnicity, & Immigration; and Work, Economy, & Globalization. read more