Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Sociology explores how living in a society shapes and is shaped by people’s actions and how they understand themselves, other people, and their world. Issues that might at first seem to be personal or private are linked to wider social forces such as social class, gender, race, or religion. Identifying and understanding these connections gives sociologists powerful tools to advocate for social change and social justice across an array of contexts including the media, popular culture, health and illness, families, crime and deviance, workplaces, and social policy.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $39,591 $96,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

    For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

    For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Flinders University.
    Study mode Blended
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $39,591 $96,000

    Career opportunities

    The Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) will prepare you for the following roles.

    Community Development Officer

    Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...

    Avg yearly income $104,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Social Researcher

    A Social Researcher investigates social issues, patterns, and trends to inform policy and practice. You might work in academic institutions, govern...

    Avg yearly income $91,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Sociologist

    Sociologists are research professionals who study the way human behaviour impacts and shapes society. They apply their knowledge to real-world prob...

    Avg yearly income $93,600
    Entry barriers Low

    Equal Opportunity Officer

    An Equal Opportunity Officer ensures fair treatment and equal access to opportunities within an organisation. You might work in various sectors, in...

    Avg yearly income $83,200
    Entry barriers Low

    Humanities Teacher

    A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...

    Avg yearly income $78,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Cultural Anthropologist

    A Cultural Anthropologist studies human societies, cultures, and their development. You may work in academic institutions, research organisations,...

    Avg yearly income $83,200
    Entry barriers Low

    About Flinders University

    Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

    Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

    Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.

    Operating since 1966
    Legal name Flinders University
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