Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Campus: Cairns; Townsville; External*
Mode: on campus or external; full time or part time
Duration: 3 years full time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC codes: Cairns 321031; Townsville 311031
External 311039
* depending on subjects chosen
What is Sociology?
Your study
Sociology is the study of social relationships, groups, institutions and
processes in the contemporary world. Sociologists are at the forefront
of attempts to understand the causes of the cultural, economic,
environmental and technological changes that transform our lives.
Sociology is a diverse field of study that covers all aspects of
social life, but all sociological inquiry is centred on critical thinking.
Sociologists question popular explanations of social life and look closely at
the dynamics of power and inequality.
A selection of subjects for this course includes:
Major overview
A major in Sociology will provide students with the conceptual tools
and skills needed to critique and explain everyday interactions at
individual, group, or societal levels. You can also choose electives from
complementary areas including History, Political Science or Law, to name
a few. Our advisors will help you to design your study program and select
your subjects to match your interests and career plan.
Students can choose to combine this major with another Bachelor of Arts
major (double major). To add further value it is possible to combine the
Bachelor of Arts with another degree (see Joint degree opportunities).
Major highlights
Sociology students gain an ability to understand what is happening around
them through a critical lens, and throughout their subjects they analyse
personal experiences, popular culture and current events.
Professional recognition
Sociology graduates may join The Australian Sociological Association and
the Australian Social Research Association.
• Sociology of Health & Medicine
• Power & Protest in a Globalising World
• Youth, Identity & Popular Culture
• Family, Gender & Sexuality in Contemporary Society
• Gods, Myths & Cults.
Students are encouraged to gain a second major in an Arts or Social
Science area, thereby providing a further distinguishing feature to their
course.
For full course outline details, visit www.jcu.edu.au/courses
Honours
An Honours program is available to students demonstrating high
academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of stu