Bachelor of Sociology
Bachelor of Sociology
Our Bachelor of Sociology challenges you to think critically, promote positive social change and empower those in need. You will: identify societal trends and power structures debate and problem-solve around social issues study influential thinkers throughout history develop high-level research and analysis skills investigate areas of interest such as crime…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Sociology challenges you to think critically, promote positive social change and empower those in need. You will:
identify societal trends and power structures
debate and problem-solve around social issues
study influential thinkers throughout history
develop high-level research and analysis skills
investigate areas of interest such as crime prevention, social control, globalisation, cultures and subcultures.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate ready to make an informed and constructive difference. You might end up working as an advocate for at-risk youth. You could push to connect vulnerable groups with health and support services. Perhaps you’ll advise on human rights policy or run for government yourself.
Career Readiness
Many organisations and businesses employ sociologists to evaluate programs, diagnose problems and design solutions to influence outcomes on a range of issues that impact on society and humanity.
The Bachelor of Sociology is a qualification that opens up opportunities to work in policy development, project planning, legal submissions or strategic organisational management. Our graduates are sought after by government agencies both locally and nationally, the media industry, social and health research bodies, and business.
Careers include:
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
Potential careers
Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, Communications Officer, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Public Servant, Social Worker, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Human Resource Manager, Union Representative, Web Content Manager, Welfare Officer, Workplace Consultant, Social Media Strategist, Community Development Officer, PR Advisor, Community Outreach Worker, Social Inclusion Officer, Workplace Relations Officer, Youth Worker
Areas of Specialisation
Students can take a major or minor in:
International Development
Management
Politics
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
