Undergraduate Major

Sociology

Explore how changes in the structure of society, the material world, the economy, cultural systems of beliefs and values influence us as members of society.

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MJ-SOCA
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Selection rank
70
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Overview

In an increasingly complex global world, understanding social change and your part in this is of vital importance. With this in mind, Sociology provides you with knowledge that is academically sound, socially useful and vocationally relevant. Central to how we practice Sociology at Murdoch is our interest in developing pioneering ways of understanding the dynamic relationship between individuals and the global societies they are part of.

On top of exploring the patterns, ideas and findings of Sociology in various texts you will be encouraged to think as an active sociologist.Sociology helps us to grasp the connections between the personal and the social in a global context. It helps us understand how changes in the structure of society, the material world (eg. technology), the economy, cultural systems of beliefs and values, and access to power, influence us as members of society.

Sociology is particularly interested in class, gender, ethnicity, and religion. Sociological knowledge and skills are increasingly important in a wide range of professions and occupations, and provide a broader perspective for understanding the world.

3 reasons to study Sociology at Murdoch

  1. Learn how changes in the structure of society, cultural systems of beliefs and values, and access to power can influence us as members of society.
  2. You’ll create an e-portfolio of your work to showcase to employers when you graduate.
  3. Combine your degree with up to two minors in Anthropology, Community Development or Australian Indigenous Studies. You could also study two majors in 3 years and graduate with 2 specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • The relationship between religions and society
  • The way class, religion, gender, ethnicity and other factors impact on young people’s identity and sense of belonging
  • The role of health and illness in society, and everyday life
  • How social, economic and cultural factors underpin our global food system and our own food choices
  • How the social world influences your personal identity

Your future career

A degree in Sociology will give you knowledge and skills that are increasingly important in a wide range of professions and occupations. Careers could include:

  • Community Project Officer
  • Humanitarian Aid Worker
  • Social Analyst
  • Sustainable development
  • Criminal investigations/justice

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Arts

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units6 credit points
SOC134Introduction to Sociology3
COD125Introduction to Community Development3
Specified Elective Units18 credit points
Group 13 credit points
SOC300The Age of Global Mobilities: Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migration3
OR
SOC301Food Security3
Group 215 credit points
AST100Anthropology, Society and Culture3
OR
COD214Social Policy and Community Action3
OR
COD302Creative Ways to Work with Community3
OR
MSP202The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century3
OR
SOC203Youth Identities3
OR
SOC209Religion and Society3
OR
SOC300The Age of Global Mobilities: Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migration3
OR
SOC301Food Security3
OR
SOC313Healthy Lifestyles3
OR
SUS203Sustainability, Ecology and Communities3
OR
SUS207Overseas Aid and International Development3
OR
SUS310Sustainable Urban Communities3
OR
POL226Sex and Gender Matters3
OR
POL246Public Policy Analysis3
OR
POL306The Politics of Human Rights3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Other Requirements

There may be a reduction of choice of units if completing this course in the external mode.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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