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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Become a critical thinker. Develop analytical and communications skills. Join a global dialogue on human culture.

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ATAR-SR ?

IB Admission Score ?

24.5

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

UAC: 753101
UOW: 702

Major ?

Still deciding Community, Culture and Environment Creative Writing English Literatures Geography Global Communications History Indigenous Studies International Relations Legal Studies Philosophy Politics Sociology Theatre Studies
Double degrees

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts will equip you for today's rapidly changing world. You will develop skills and capacities necessary to understand how the world has come to be the way it is today.

The disciplines housed in the Bachelor of Arts degree share a common interest in viewing and appreciating the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative abilities to enrich life and your community.

See the course handbook for more information.

Construct your Bachelor of Arts degree by selecting majors and minors some that will be familiar (such as English, History, Politics) and some that may be less familiar (such as International Relations, Sociology and Global Communications).

Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying (gaining expertise in history, for example) and versatile skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it is a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major or majors in your second year. Students must select one major and a second major or a minor, from the Bachelor of Arts offerings.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Community, Culture and Environment	Bega Valley (On Campus) Eurobodalla (On Campus) Shoalhaven (On Campus) Southern Highlands (On Campus)
Creative Writing	Wollongong (On Campus)
English Literatures	Bega Valley (On Campus) Eurobodalla (On Campus) Shoalhaven (On Campus) Southern Highlands (On Campus) Wollongong (On Campus)
Geography	Wollongong (On Campus)
Global Communications	Wollongong (On Campus)
History	Bega Valley (On Campus) Eurobodalla (On Campus) Shoalhaven (On Campus) Southern Highlands (On Campus) Wollongong (On Campus)
Indigenous Studies	Bega Valley (On Campus) Eurobodalla (On Campus) Shoalhaven (On Campus) Southern Highlands (On Campus) Wollongong (On Campus)
International Relations	Wollongong (On Campus)
Legal Studies	Wollongong (On Campus)
Philosophy	Wollongong (On Campus)
Politics	Wollongong (On Campus)
Sociology	Bega Valley (On Campus) Eurobodalla (On Campus) Shoalhaven (On Campus) Southern Highlands (On Campus) Wollongong (On Campus)
Theatre Studies	Wollongong (On Campus)

Sociology (major)

Sociology is the study of society. It examines social life, cultural and social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Sociology involves asking questions about human life and society, developing understandings of our diverse and rapidly changing world, and identifying the causes of and solutions to social problems.

Throughout your studies, you will develop an understanding of our diverse and rapidly changing world and identify the roots of and solutions to social problems. In an increasingly dynamic world, where divisions and inequalities are becoming more prevalent, this discipline provides invaluable analytical, research and intellectual skills and an in-depth understanding of our diverse societies and cultures. Areas of study include power and stratification, globalisation, sexualities, social movements, and bodies.

Careers

Archiving and Librarianship
Art & Design Arts
Business Development & Administration
Community & Social Services
Consultancy
Diplomacy
Education
Entrepreneurship
Government Policy
Healthcare Policy & Management
Heritage Specialist
Historian
Human Resources
Information Technology & Design
Journalism
Social Policy
Translation & Interpreting
Legal Work
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Publishing
Politics
Production and Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Writing

Admissions information

The University assumes students will have studied any two units of English. Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Higher Education Study
For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Work and life experience
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.
English language proficiency
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.
Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Part-Time Study Load

For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

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Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.

Autumn, 2025 at Shoalhaven
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Spring, 2025 at Shoalhaven
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025(see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: 5 May 2025*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
On Campus delivery
Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Spring, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: 14 July 2025
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025 (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: 5 May 2025*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Autumn, 2025 at Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Sutherland
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close:
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants on this campus.
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after this date will continue to be assessed for the requested session until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Spring, 2025 at Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Sutherland
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025(see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants on this campus.
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after this date will continue to be assessed for the requested session until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Major ?

Still deciding Community, Culture and Environment Creative Writing English Literatures Geography Global Communications History Indigenous Studies International Relations Legal Studies Philosophy Politics Sociology Theatre Studies
Double degrees

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