Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur future depends on people who can challenge traditional thinking and find creative solutions for problems. That’s what you’ll learn to do in the Bachelor of Arts.
We’ve redesigned the Bachelor of Arts so you can get the most out of this program. Step outside the classroom and get real world experience with an internship. Travel overseas and get credit towards your degree with a study abroad program. Find a meaningful community service project. At Western, you’re not just learning how to make a difference in the world. You’re doing it.
Sociology
The major in Sociology provides students with a thorough training in the methods, theories and select leading areas of contemporary sociology.
As well as units in which methods and theories are taught, through the social science core, students enrolled in the Sociology major will have opportunities to study a number of particular themes from a sociological perspective, including inequalities, deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine and health care, ethnicity and migration, and the family, among other possibilities.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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- Second Ave, Kingswood, NSW
- Victoria Rd, Rydalmere, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Social Researcher
A Social Researcher investigates social issues, patterns, and trends to inform policy and practice. You might work in academic institutions, govern...
Sociologist
Sociologists are research professionals who study the way human behaviour impacts and shapes society. They apply their knowledge to real-world prob...
Humanities Teacher
A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...
Cultural Anthropologist
A Cultural Anthropologist studies human societies, cultures, and their development. You may work in academic institutions, research organisations,...
About Western Sydney University
If you're thinking about university study, WSU offers an outstanding range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research options across 10 campuses in Greater Western Sydney.
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