Bachelor of Sociology

What divides us?

What causes inequalities?

How does the media influence our lives?Sociology is the study of human activity in societies.

It’s concerned with group interactions and their consequences.

It’s about questioning the social world and how it fits together.Sociologists research human experience and offer new perspectives.

They explore diverse topics—from race and gender, to religion, love and war.

Academic Program Rules

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Bachelor of Sociology

Areas of Specialisation

Students can take a major or minor in: International Development Management Politics Psychology (minor only)

Example Study Plan

Study plans available on the Faculty of Arts website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

• Advocacy
• Charitable trusts
• Communications
• Community development
• Government agencies
• Media Industries
• Migrant/multi-cultural affairs
• Policy development, analysis and research
• Politics and political advisor
• Public relations officer
• Project management
• Social marketing
• Youth development
• NGOs - housing, health service providers, disability advocacy and support and youth development

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, Communications Officer, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Public Servant, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Human Resource Manager, Union Representative, Web Content Manager, Welfare Officer, Workplace Consultant, Diplomat, Social Media Strategist, Community Development Officer, PR Advisor, Community Outreach Worker, Social Inclusion Officer, Workplace Relations Officer, Youth Worker ...