Bachelor of Arts (Major: Sociology)

Bachelor

Are you interested in the complex and constantly shifting relationship between individuals and society? As a sociology student, you will examine contemporary issues facing society through a social and historical lens and common-sense question assumptions taken for granted.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

3009, 015324A

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences

Are you interested in the complex and constantly shifting relationship between individuals and society? As a sociology student, you will examine contemporary issues facing society through a social and historical lens and common-sense question assumptions taken for granted. Over the course of your Bachelor of Arts degree with a Sociology Major, you will gain the tools you need to tackle various social problems such as inequality and social exclusion and skills to investigate and understand social issues. Contact us today to enrol in this thought-provoking degree.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.

OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology is a three-year, full-time degree. In this program, you will look at issues such as the sociology of childhood, gender, the impact of ability through disability studies, public and social policy and genocide. Sociology explores how social relationships and structures shape our everyday lives and lets you see the world through various sociological perspectives.

The study of sociology offers graduates a systematic framework from which to examine a wide range of issues facing contemporary society, inform professional practice and contribute to society. It also offers you practical tools to research social issues.

With skills in inquiry, analysis and research, Sociology graduates can undertake careers as practitioners within the community, government and non-government agencies in roles focusing on social and consumer research, social and public policy, social welfare, advocacy, policy, education, public relations, public service and journalism and the media.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: social and consumer research, social and public policy, social welfare, advocacy, policy, education, public relations, journalism and the media, and public service.

Course structure

Compulsory courses:

SOCI1000 Self and Society
SOCI1020 Social Problems and Solutions
RSCH2030 Research Methods
SOCI3010 Sociological Theory and Method OR SOCI3002 Sociology Internship or Professional Project

Plus any of these courses to a total of 8 for the Major:

ABOR1000 Aboriginal People
SOCI3000 Ableism, (Dis)ability and Society
SOCI2020 Sociology of Childhood
SOCI3060 Public and Social Policy
SOCI3012 The Politics and History of Genocide
SOCI2040 Understanding Gender
SOJS2001 Social Movements and Social Change

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Plus 13 electives which may form another Major or Minor (undertaken during Years One, Two and/or Three).

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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