Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Sociology (Honours)

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Turn high-achieving into a higher degree

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended project.

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build the necessary foundations for postgraduate research. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else is asking in the sociology world. Perhaps you’re keen to develop deeper insight in an area of specialisation to gain an employability edge.

Our prerequisite for the Bachelor of Sociology (Honours) is a Distinction average in a Bachelor of Sociology or other bachelor degree with a Sociology major. Applications are called for in October and November each year.

 

What will you do?

  • Attend regular classes for advanced coursework, including in sociological research methods.
  • Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
  • Produce an extended piece of work (thesis) on a chosen topic.

Further details on honours are available from schools and disciplines in the faculty. 


Entry Requirements

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code3BH076
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelor's degree, or equivalent. The prerequisite for Honours study is at least credit standard in a specified major. Expressions of interest are called for by Departments/Disciplines in October and November each year. Further details on Honours and the expression of interest form are available at the following website: https://able.APSB.edu.au/study-with-us/honours#how-to-apply.
    Other Entry Pathways


    International applicants

    CRICOS0100943
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsGraduate entry only
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $15,145

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $37,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Many organisations and businesses employ sociologists to evaluate programs, diagnose problems and design solutions to influence outcomes on a range of issues that impact on society and humanity.

The Bachelor of Sociology is a qualification that opens up opportunities to work in policy development, project planning, legal submissions or strategic organisational management. Our graduates are sought after by government agencies both locally and nationally, the media industry, social and health research bodies, and business. 

Careers include: 

  • Advocacy
  • Charitable trusts
  • Communications
  • Community development
  • Government agencies
  • Media Industries
  • Migrant/multi-cultural affairs
  • Policy development, analysis and research
  • Politics and political advisor
  • Public relations officer
  • Project management
  • Social marketing
  • Youth development
  • NGOs - housing, health service providers, disability advocacy and support and youth development

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, PR Advisor, Communications Officer, Community Development Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Data Analyst, Public Servant, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Media Strategist, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Union Representative, Human Resource Manager, Web Content Manager, Welfare Officer, Workplace Consultant, Workplace Relations Officer, Youth Worker, Humanitarian / Aid Worker


Degree Structure

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