Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Sociology
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Overview
Look closely at human society and the science of people. In a Bachelor of Social Science you'll gain skills in social research and applied social science to prepare you for a wide variety of policy-related and research careers.
BSocSci at Macquarie University is a unique social science degree with a focus on policy and applied social research.
Sociology is the study of social life, including how groups, institutions and societies operate. Areas of study range from the analysis of sex, intimacy and individual encounters, to international finance, politics and religion.
As a social science, sociology combines rigorous theoretical enquiry with systematic methods of social research (surveys, interviews and participation observation).
The sociology major focuses on social change in modern societies. It addresses issues such as:
- gender, sexuality, criminology, social policy, care and human services
- civil democracy and the social foundations of economic life
- the effects of globalisation
- the role of media and the arts
- the changing nature of work
- the relationship between our social and personal lives.
Key features
- Show employers evidence of your ability to draw together theory, research design and methods, and data analysis.
- Sociologists are in demand in fields such as public policy, human resources, community activism, social planning and industrial relations.
- We encourage students to connect with careers and communities via internship and work-integrated learning opportunities.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in social issues and modern society.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 22 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Social Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | SSC100 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | SOC224 | Methods of Social Research | 3 | ||
| Required | SSC200 | Evaluation, Planning and Policy - Social Science Research | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | SSC300 | C | Advanced Methods in Social Research | 3 | |
| Required | SOC301 | P | Internships in Social Research | 6 | |
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 3cp from | SOC175 | Australia and Global Societies: An Introduction to Sociology | ||
| SOC180 | Sociology of Everyday Life | ||||
| SOC182 | Economy and Society | 3 | |||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | SOC222 | Theories of Modernity | 3 | ||
| Required | SOC224 | Methods of Social Research | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | SOC units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | SOC325 | C | Understanding Contemporary Societies | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | SOC units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Sociologists are in demand in a diverse range of fields including public policy, human resources, community activism, social planning and industrial relations.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Dr Ben Spies-Butcher
Ben Spies-Butcher is lecturer in Economy and Society in the Department of Sociology.
Ben completed his PhD in Political Economy at the University of Sydney while working in the non-government sector on issues of human rights, particularly refugee and Indigenous rights.
His current research interests are focused on social policy, particularly the economic and political implications of social policy. He teaches in Economics and Society and Social Policy.
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