Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Sociology (Honours)
- Domestic
- International
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
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 3BH076 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A 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. |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 0100943 |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Graduate entry only | |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- 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
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
