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
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.
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.
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.
Structuring your specialisation in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
BA(Hons) schedule for Sociology
Master of Arts in Sociology
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Sociology:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Sociology, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.