Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education:

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and

Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

or

Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution

or

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above

or

Work and life experience

Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.

Course Details

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. This degree equips you with in-depth knowledge of the complexities of contemporary social life; addressing social problems and examining issues of ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture and social movements.

You will have opportunities to engage with community and industry partners through placements and mentoring conversations as part of your studies through the Professional Directions Program.
There are also opportunities to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the Global Experience study tours, or the University’s Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program (full semester). As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

You could continue your studies with a Master of Teaching with one major and one minor Learning Area. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.
You may also choose to further your studies through a Master of Social Work. Students must ensure they are aware of the entry requirements of this postgraduate program before selecting courses in the Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree.

Career outcomes

Your career

Your knowledge of social life, social change and social problems, combined with strong analytical and research skills, can lead to further study or a career in such diverse fields as:

• Government, diplomacy and trade
• Defence, intelligence and security
• Migrant, refugee, and multicultural services
• Community and social services
• Health, wellbeing and aged care
• Policy and research
• Education

This program helps you develop many transferable skills which are highly regarded by employers including:
critical analysis

• real-world, contemporary research strategies
• cultural awareness
• sophisticated communication

Further study and career options include:

• Policy developer and analyst
• Youth worker
• Research

Further career pathways are available depending on your combination of majors.

You may also choose to further your studies through a Master of Social Work. Students must ensure they are across the entry requirements of this postgraduate program before selecting courses in the Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree.