Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,200 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology

About

We live in an increasingly dynamic world with divisions between rich and poor, citizens and refugees, men and women, East and West, black and white, Christian and Muslim – the list is endless. These divisions structure the web of our social relationships. Sociologists are interested in exploring these relationships, how they become institutionalised, and the many tensions that arise from them.

The Sociology major focuses on the dynamics of these social relationships and the processes of social change in contemporary societies. You’ll learn to differentiate between disciplinary approaches, concepts and methods in the study of the humanities; as well as how to recognise and advocate for the role of the humanities in society. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from a range of electives in areas such as cultural heritage, public history, social media, and psychological science.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

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Professions

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Aid and development officer
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Events manager
Family support worker
Human resources professional
Journalist
Market or social researcher
Media buyer or producer
Outreach worker

Policy analyst
Program development officer
Rehabilitation service provider
Social change activist
Social or community planner
Social worker
Union or community sector researcher
Youth worker

Employers

Arts organisations
Banks and financial institutions
Community organisations
Consulting firms
Cultural and heritage organisations
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations

Museums
NGOs
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Trade unions
Universities

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