About Bachelor of Arts (Major: Sociology)
Sociology explores how social relationships and structures shape our everyday lives and enables you to see the world through various sociological perspectives. Here at The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology is a three-year, full-time degree. In this program, you will look at issues, such as the sociology of childhood, gender, the impact of ablity through disability studies, public and social policy and genocide.
The study of sociology offers graduates a systematic framework from which to examine a wide range of issues facing contemporary society, inform professional practice and make a contribution to society. It also offers you practical tools to research social issues.
With skills in inquiry, analysis and research, Sociology graduates can undertake careers as practitioners within community, government and non-government agencies in roles focusing on social and consumer research, social and public policy, social welfare, advocacy, policy, education, public relations, public service and journalism and the media.
Disciplines
School of Arts & Sciences
Sydney Campus
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
- HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
- Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
- Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects; or
- Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
- Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:
- Their experience. 'Experience' could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
- STAT – Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
- Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.
English Requirements
- Min PTE: 58
- Min IELTS: 6.5
- Min TOEFL: 84
Career
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
- Social and consumer research
- Social and public policy
- Social welfare
- Advocacy
- Policy
- Education
- Public relations
- Journalism and the media
- Public service