Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) 140 Written English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 Overall
6.0 Reading
6.0 Writing
6.0 Speaking
6.0 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 169 Overall
169 Reading
169 Writing
169 Speaking
169 Listening
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 50 Overall
50 Reading
50 Writing
50 Speaking
50 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) 73 Overall
18 Reading
18 Writing
18 Speaking
18 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET) C (250-290) Reading
C (250-290) Writing
C (250-290) Speaking
C (250-290) Listening
In this course, you’ll explore the connections between what is personal and social, in a global context. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the social world and your place in it, recognising that everyday life is filled by human beings interacting with one another, institutions, ideas and emotions.
A degree in Sociology will give you knowledge and skills that are increasingly important in a wide range of professions and occupations. You’ll gain a broader perspective for understanding the world as you learn to think critically and creatively, apply knowledge and information, and communicate effectively.
When you graduate, you’ll have developed skills in critical thinking, social research, policy analysis, and project evaluation that are crucial in numerous occupations. You could pursue a range of roles in local, state and federal public service, or in welfare, community, industrial and commercial organisations.
5 reasons to study Sociology at Murdoch
Gain a strong understanding of social change and your part in it.
Learn how changes in the structure of society, cultural systems of beliefs and values, and access to power can influence us as members of society.
Gain knowledge that is socially useful and vocationally relevant, both very important assets to future employers.
You’ll create an e-portfolio of your work to showcase to employers when you graduate.
Combine your degree with up to two minors in Anthropology, Community Development or Australian Indigenous Studies. You could also study two majors in 3 years and graduate with 2 specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.
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Course Structure - 72 credit points
Course Core - 24 credit points
100 Level Units - 9 credit points
Spine Unit - 3 credit points
MSP100 Career Learning: Managing Your Career - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external
Course Core Units - 6 credit points
ART101 Coming into Community - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal (quota of 112 places) (closed), S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART102 Inventing the Future - 6 points
200 Level Units - 15 credit points
Spine Units - 6 credit points
Select from the following:
MSP200 Building Enterprise Skills - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external
MSP201 Real World Learning - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-external, S2-external, SUM-external, W-external, Y-external
ART208 Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal
ART325 Professional Placement - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
AIS308 Working with Indigenous Communities: Internship - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
COD303 Preparing for Professional Community Practice - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
POL340 Public Policy Internship - 6 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
AST384 Asian Studies Project - 3 points
MURDOCH: AU7-external, S1-external, W-external
Course Core Units - 9 credit points
ART201 Global Citizenship - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
ART202 The Weight of Data - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
BAR200 Developing Research Skills and Methods - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Major Units - 24 credit points
Options - 24 credit points
Select from any of the available Majors, Co-Majors or Minors
Major Structure - 24 credit points
100 Level Units - 6 credit points
Core Units - 6 credit points
SOC134 Introduction to Sociology - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
COD125 Introduction to Community Development - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
200 Level Units - 9 credit points
Core Units - 9 credit points
BRD201 Food Matters - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
SOC203 Youth Identities - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
SOC209 Religion and Society - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
300 Level Units - 9 credit points
Course Core Unit - 3 credit points
SOC313 Healthy Lifestyles - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
Specified Electives - 6 credit points
Select from the following:
COD214 Social Policy and Community Action - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
COD302 Creative Ways to Work with Community - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
SUS207 Overseas Aid and International Development - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
SUS310 Sustainable Urban Communities - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
POL226 Sex and Gender Matters - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
POL246 Public Policy Analysis - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
A degree in Sociology will give you knowledge and skills that are increasingly important in a wide range of professions and occupations.
Careers could include:
Community Project Officer
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Social Analyst
sustainable development
criminal investigations/justice.
For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
