Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)

Sociology is the study of society and culture. Using diverse – and sometimes controversial – methods, practices and theories, it helps us understand social life. And because the quality of life of every human on the planet is directly or indirectly influenced by their relative position within, and responses to, society, sociology is fundamental to the social sciences.

This major in Sociology provides you with a thorough training in the methods, theories and select leading areas of contemporary sociology. In the Sociology major you will have opportunities to study a number of particular themes from a sociological perspective, including inequalities, deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine and health care, ethnicity and migration, and the family, among other possibilities. A Bachelor in Social Science with a major in Sociology will prepare you for both employment and a research higher degree.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Career Opportunities

After graduating from the Sociology program, you will be qualified for a variety of careers in business, government, policy development and administration, teaching and research, including areas such as administration, business development, policy development, public service, human resources, sales and marketing, social research and marketing.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.