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University of Wollongong (UOW)

  • 44% international / 56% domestic

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

  • Bachelor

Studying Sociology at UOW will prepare and enable you to understand, question and analyse human life and society, social processes, cultural and social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
702, 000612E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Studying Sociology at UOW will prepare and enable you to understand, question and analyse human life and society, social processes, cultural and social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. 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.

The Sociology program at UOW organises specific study areas thematically, allowing you to find your own path through the curriculum, and consolidate in areas of interest over the course of the degree.

Study locations

Batemans Bay

Southern Highlands

Bega

Shoalhaven

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • 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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
90.7%
Overall satisfaction
95.4%
Skill scale
76.7%
Teaching scale
73.3%
Employed full-time