University of Adelaide
Degree overview
The Bachelor of Arts enables you to pursue two areas of academic interest at the same time.
Gain international experience as part of the Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program.
Use this degree as a pathway to further study, including the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Snapshot
Snapshot
As a student studying the sociology major you will explore social change, social problems and issues such as ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture, gender and social movements.
You will:
understand the complexities of contemporary social life, addressing social problems and examining issues of ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture and social movements
have developed both critical and creative thinking capabilities in order to identify trends, structures and social issues that emerge from cultural, political and economic change.
be able to undertake systematic methods of investigation and analysis of societal structures within professional contexts in order to contribute effectively to local, national and international initiatives.
You will also graduate with writing, presentation, digital, communication, research and problem-solving skills that can be transferable across a range of roles and are highly regarded by prospective employers.
If you finish your degree with a credit or higher grade point average (GPA) you could be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours).
What you’ll learn
What you Learn
As a sociology student you will explore social life, social change and social problems. You will develop an understanding of the complexities of contemporary social life; addressing social problems and examining issues of ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture and social movements.
You will develop the critical and creative thinking skills to identify trends, structures and social issues that emerge from cultural, political and economic change. You will graduate with a sound knowledge of:
social theory
contemporary debates
research methodology
cultures and sub cultures
migration
policy
family
global society
social movements
You will also:
understand the complexities of contemporary social life, addressing social problems and examining issues of ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture and social movements
have developed both critical and creative thinking capabilities in order to identify trends, structures and social issues that emerge from cultural, political and economic change.
be able to undertake systematic methods of investigation and analysis of societal structures within professional contexts in order to contribute effectively to local, national and international initiatives.
This degree allows you to select two majors, so you graduate with broad knowledge in two areas of interest. You can choose your second major from:
Applied Linguistics
Cultural Studies
Creative Writing and Literature
English Language*
History and Global Politics
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Law, Policy and Politics
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media
* Please note that this major is only available to students whose second language is English.
In addition to your two majors, you will also complete two core courses, four courses from a selected list of minors and two electives.
| Course level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 081805C |
| Institution Name | University of Adelaide |
| Campus Location | Magill |
| Institution Type | University |
| Course Duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
| Course University | University of Adelaide |
By every measure, the University of Adelaide—a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities—stands tall among the world’s leading institutions of learning and innovation.The clearest indication of this is our consistently high rating by the most respected international assessment bodies: QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education and Shanghai Jiao Tong’s Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). All consider us one of the top 1% of universities worldwide, and the top university in our state.
We’re equally proud of the fact that the vast majority of our research is rated ‘above or well above world standard’ by the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research Australia program.We count among our distinguished alumni: five Nobel Laureates; over 100 Rhodes Scholars, including Australia’s first Indigenous recipient; and Australia’s first female prime minister and Supreme Court judge. Many of our staff and teachers are internationally recognised leaders in their fields. And we attract a diverse student body of over 27,000 from more than 90 countries.
