Study Sociology
Sociology is the study of social groups, relations, practices and institutions. Sociologists examine issues such as changes in family life, social factors shaping health, life chances, social inequalities, lifestyle and consumption, social policy, urban life, and comparative societies and development.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses
We offer an undergraduate major in Sociology in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science as well as an Honours program, and degrees at Masters and PhD level. Study on campus in Armidale or fully online in your own home, or abroad.
Sociology can be studied in the following undergraduate courses: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) Interested in honours? For Bachelor Honours see honours and postgraduate courses. Sociology can be studied at honours level as well as postgraduate coursework or research programs. See the list of Sociology units in the Course and Unit Catalogue. Study Sociology as a Major in one of our Arts Degrees To contact an academic or find a research supervisor, visit our staff page.Undergraduate
Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate
Bachelor Honours
Career options for Sociology graduates
Graduates of Sociology courses have developed skills in dynamic and flexible thinking, with knowledge to contribute across a large range of careers including:
- the public (local, state of federal government) or NGO sectors
- media, journalism and marketing
- administration
- community services and development
- health and social policy
- youth work
- further academic or vocational study.
With its focus on communities, policy design and reform, the effects of legislation on populations and other drivers of social change, Sociology is a natural complement to degrees including Law, Education, Social Work as well as health and medical qualifications like nursing.
Partnerships and networks
Sociology staff partner and network with a range of national and international associations, enabling them to remain at the forefront of scholarship in their fields of teaching and research.
Further information
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