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Sociology offers a dynamic degree program that opens doors to diverse career paths and intellectual pursuits. Students benefit from top-tier faculty and a prestigious graduate program, creating a vibrant academic atmosphere.
Prospective sociology majors should build foundational knowledge through coursework in related disciplines like history, philosophy, cultural anthropology, psychology, economics, and political science.
Starting Fall 2020, the Sociology Department will introduce a specialized Sociological Research Methods Concentration. This program enables majors to develop advanced skills in data gathering and interpretation. The concentration highlights the department's commitment to emphasizing the crucial role of methodological approaches in sociological studies.
To be considered for admission to UC Berkeley, international applicants must:
finish secondary school and
earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
For (IBT) minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better, Revised paper-delivered test (completed Oct. 2017 or later): Minimum score of 60 or better, (IELTS) Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)