Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSociology 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. 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.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Minimum English Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course
- Introduction to Academic Communication unit
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
University study
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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.
English Proficiency Requirements:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall
International students can also use the internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) for direct entry into our courses for all intakes in 2023 and for intakes in T1 and S1 of 2024.
Higher Education
- You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.
Recent Secondary Education
- You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.
Vocational Education & Training
- You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Certificate IV AQF level 4
Work & Life Experience
- You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...
Social Researcher
A Social Researcher investigates social issues, patterns, and trends to inform policy and practice. You might work in academic institutions, govern...
Sociologist
Sociologists are research professionals who study the way human behaviour impacts and shapes society. They apply their knowledge to real-world prob...
About Murdoch University
Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
