Postgraduate study in Sociology
What can you study in Sociology?
Postgraduate study in Sociology allows you to advance your knowledge of sociological literature, theories and methods, while you develop your own research interests.
You can study topics such as:
- Mental health
- Human rights
- Tourism
- Citizenship
- State crime
- Genocide
- Political ecology of youth and crime
- Identity and the settler states
- Family and policy
- Gender
- Globalisation
- Modernity
- Critical theory
- Social change
Entry requirements and programme information
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Sociology. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
For more details on this specialisation, please visit the Curriculum Catalogue.
Master of Arts in Sociology
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Sociology with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options. To find out more about this specialisation visit the Curriculum Catalogue.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Sociology. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, including at least 45 points in the major. To find out more about this specialisation, visit the Curriculum Catalogue.
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly Student Hub staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses.
If you would like to find out more about studying Sociology, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.