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Unit Set Information

Sociology Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code MAAALX

Sociology equips graduates to understand how societies are organised and to analyse complex social issues, preparing them for employment requiring advanced social understanding and analytic skills. The sequence of units provides the building blocks of sociological research and analysis in Year 1, followed by units that apply sociological methods to specific issues, including race, gender, sexuality, and age.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Catriona STEVENS

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of sociology to research, community, and professional challenges.
2. Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the discipline of sociology to make well-reasoned judgements.
3. Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
4. Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems and to engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
5. Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
7. Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and judgement for own learning and professional development.

Related Careers

Social Researcher, Research Officer, Policy Officer, Government Agency Worker, Public Sector Employee, Local Government Employee, State Government Employee, Member of Parliament Employee, Researcher, Public Servant, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Mining Company Analyst, Teacher, Social Worker, Welfare and Community Service Worker, Criminology and Justice System Worker

Employment Opportunities

Sociology graduates develop strong analytical and research skills, preparing them for roles in government, non-profits and policy analysis, where understanding social dynamics and human behaviour is crucial for effective problem-solving and policy decisions.

Major Structure

^ Core Option

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