Victoria University

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Sociology Major begins with an overview of sociology – an introduction to how we might go about applying the sociological imagination to a wide range of aspects of contemporary social arrangements, and includes a focus on core sociological concepts: how aspects of public order and ‘the normal’ are social phenomena, how one’s identities are forged in a social context, and how power is exercised by the way everyday life is structured in space and through the way we come to know the world.

Sociologists study a wide variety of topics including education, work and unemployment; the family; health, sex, gender and sexuality; ethnicity and racism; equality, opportunity and inequality; and crime, law and social justice. Sociology is core knowledge required in a range of public sector, environmental, community sector and service industries, and prepares students in critical thinking, problem-solving and social inquiry.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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


Locations
  • 70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray
  • McKechnie Street, St Albans

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

  • Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Completion of Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with higher education study

  • Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
  • or;
  • Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies.
  • or;
  • Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g., Foundation course or equivalent.

Applicants with work & life experience

  • Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, or similar.
  • or;
  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. plus;
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special Admission Programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $82,200 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $82,200

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

Policy Analyst

A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...

Avg yearly income $96,720
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

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.