Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
MBAA

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
081805C

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8

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Aim

The Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of sociological knowledge, concepts and theories to the systematic study of human societies. It enables graduates to operate professionally as strong analysts of trends and structures in contemporary society, based on acquired understanding of cultural and economic history, civil society, ethnicity, gender and intimacy, globalisation, migration, multiculturalism and popular culture. Graduates will develop research and project management skills enabling them to pursue further learning in honours and higher degree research or postgraduate studies in teaching.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) degree will have a broad body of knowledge in social theory, contemporary debates, research methodology to analyse and build cognitive content about the social world, cultures and sub-cultures, migration, policy, family, global society and social movements. Graduates will have requisite skills for critical and detailed analysis, synthesising large bodies of knowledge, seeking and exploring the implications of diverse perspectives, collaboration and reflexivity.

Graduates will have a second Arts major to expand their technical, analytical and communicative skills essential for practice in the professional environments and further learning in a culturally diverse global marketplace.

Students will complete 108 units of study comprising 9 units of core courses, 36 units of an Arts specialisation, 36 units of a second Arts major, 18 units of a minor, and 9 units of electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Truth, Lies and Being Human	HUMS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 1
The Social World	SOCU 1003	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Sociological Perspectives	SOCU 1002	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Understanding Globalisation	SOCU 2017	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Professional Directions Program 1	COMM 2098	4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sociology of Crime and Deviance	SOCU 2021	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 4,5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Professional Directions Program 2	COMM 2099	4.5	Note(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Theory for the 21st Century	SOCU 3036	4.5
Contemporary Culture and Social Change	SOCU 3038	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Migration, Diversity and Belonging	HUMS 2038	4.5
Sociology of Gender and Intimacy	HUMS 3034	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 3	Rule(s): 1

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies

Psychology

Creative Writing and Literature

Applied Linguistics

Sociology

Performing Arts

Social Media

Screen Studies

History and Global Politics

English Language

Cultural Studies

Law, Policy and Politics

Aboriginal Studies
Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to complete their second major from: Aboriginal Studies, Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing and Literature, Cultural Studies, English Language, History and Global Politics, Performing Arts, Languages (French / Italian / Japanese), Psychology, Social Media, Screen Studies or Law, Policy and Politics.

2. Students intending to undertake a Master of Teaching (Secondary) should consult with their program director for a schedule of recommended courses.

Notes

1. This course is one of two core courses that provide a foundation for the program.

2. Students complete either Electives or Professional Directions Program courses 1 and 2. Students may be directed to complete English Language courses in place of their electives.

3. Students in the Bachelor of Arts undertake a second major from within the program, normally comprising 8 courses: two at Level 1 (Introductory), two at Level 2 (Intermediate) and four at Level 3 (Advanced).

4. A minor consists of four courses (18 units), generally two at Level 1 (Introductory) and two at Level 2 (Intermediate).

5. The Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience course can be chosen in place of the minor sequence and is equivalent to 18 units. Students who choose this option will swap their first year (Level 1 Introductory) minor sequence to Elective 1 and Elective 2. Students can then choose to study the Hawke course in their second year (Level 2 Intermediate). Students will be required to complete the two available Level 2 Intermediate course options at second year in the opposite study period to undertaking the Hawke course.

6. Students are advised to select their minor from within the majors offered by the MBAA Bachelor of Arts.