Sociology

Get a greater view of the bigger picture and expose the social forces that underpin modern society. Immerse yourself in the sociological considerations of globalisation, health, religion, economic inequality, gender, culture, crime, and race and ethnicity. Our sociology degrees will equip you with theoretical, methodological and conceptual tools for understanding human action, institutions and social and systemic change.

Understand people

Make sociology the focus of your study and you'll graduate with a range of highly sought-after skills in reasoning, theorising, communicating, and research. Whether you choose to work in government or private industry, you'll be focusing on people and using your deep understanding of events and their impacts on people and communities.

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Career outcomes

Our sociology graduates have pursued careers in:

  • academic research
  • education and teaching
  • federal government
  • international development
  • lecturing and tutoring
  • local government
  • marketing, media and journalism
  • non-governmental organisations
  • policy development
  • private sector
  • state government
  • urban planning

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