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Sociology Major

Code MAAALX

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About this Major

Sociology equips graduates to understand how societies are organised and to analyse complex social issues, preparing them for employment requiring advanced social understanding and analytic skills.

The sequence of units provides the building blocks of sociological research and analysis in Year 1, followed by units that apply sociological methods to specific issues, including race, gender, sexuality, and age.

Code MAAALX

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Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SWK1112Introduction to Social Research15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SWK1107Introduction to Australian Society15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1208Research Methods I15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SWK2111Aboriginal Histories of the Present15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CHS2108Culture, Equity and Diversity15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SWK4106Social Policy15
Plus, select one of the following two 30cp options. Students may choose to do the 30cp unit in either Semester One or Semester Two of their third year, and should check the timetable for unit availability.
SAH3670 ^Industry Project Capstone30
SAH3680 ^Research Project Capstone30

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

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Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge of sociology to research, community, and professional challenges.
  2. Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the discipline of sociology to make well-reasoned judgements.
  3. Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
  4. Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems and to engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
  5. Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
  7. Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and judgement for own learning and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Sociology graduates develop strong analytical and research skills, preparing them for roles in government, non-profits and policy analysis, where understanding social dynamics and human behaviour is crucial for effective problem-solving and policy decisions.

Possible future job titles

Social Researcher, Research Officer, Policy Officer, Government Agency Worker, Public Sector Employee, Local Government Employee, State Government Employee, Member of Parliament Employee, Researcher, Public Servant, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Mining Company Analyst, Teacher, Social Worker, Welfare and Community Service Worker, Criminology and Justice System Worker

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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