With arts and social sciences at the University of Sydney consistently recognised as among the top 30 faculties globally in university rankings, our Bachelor of Arts degree is both highly regarded by academic leaders and highly sought after by industry employers.
Whether you want to learn a new language or study a new culture, explore great books, ideas or minds, discover the past, analyse the present or consider the shape of the world's future, the Bachelor of Arts will expand your horizons and challenge you to think outside the box.
Sociology Major
Sociology is the study of human behaviour, beliefs and identity in the context of social interaction, social relationships, institutions and change. Learn how society shapes us, how we shape society, how the 'modern' world came about, and how it might develop in the future.
When you study sociology you will be introduced through our first year units to key ideas and concepts to help you understand social life and social change. You will also be introduced to methods and techniques that will enable you to undertake your own research. These foundational ideas will be consolidated in your second and third year where your knowledge will be broadened by the study of particular areas within sociology, such as religion, mass media, sport, environmental issues, and social movements. Key concepts will include inequality, class, gender, power, deviance, change, agency and identity.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
Camperdown 2006
J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington 2008
Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown 2050
Manning Rd, Camperdown 2050
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 80.00 or equivalent.
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS A minimum result of 6.5 overall
- TOEFL - IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall
Course fees
Course fee
$50,976
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