南澳大學(xué)

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. There is also the opportunity for you to study a portion of your degree overseas as part of the University’s Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program. As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

What you'll learn:

The sociology major will explore social life, social change and social problems. You will develop an understanding of the complexities of contemporary social life; addressing social problems and examining issues of ethnicity, globalisation, popular culture and social movements.

You will develop the critical and creative thinking skills to identify trends, structures and social issues that emerge from cultural, political and economic change. You will graduate with a sound knowledge of:

social theory
contemporary debates
research methodology
cultures and sub cultures
migration
policy
family
global society
social movements

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with an in-depth knowledge of areas of interest to you. You can choose your second major from the following:

Applied Linguistics
Cultural Studies
Creative Writing and Literature
English Language*
History and Global Politics
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Law, Policy and Politics
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media

Your career

Graduates from this specialisation find work in the public service sector and multinational firms. Career options include:

market researcher: plan, implement, control, analyse and report on data relating to what people and/or organisations want, need, buy, think or do
policy developer and analyst: study social problems and develop policies in order to solve them
public relations officer: use all forms of media to build, maintain and manage the reputation of your clients
youth worker: guide and support young people in their social, educational and personal development

Alternative Pathways:

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Arts