Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Victoria University

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.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.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.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Critically review theory, research and practice in the humanities, social sciences and creative artsCritically reflect on the patterns of social, cultural, historical and political experience of societyPlan, execute and communicate research and critical inquiry into the lives of communities of diverse places, experiences, discourses and timeExhibit a high degree of proficiency in active reading of complex texts, including collection and analysis of resource materials including the composition of oral and written materialDemonstrate independence, self- reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuitsEmploy advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional and ethical practice, when working with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

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