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  Fast Facts
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Sociology is the study of people and society. Sociologists investigate how we build a
society and how we are affected by it.
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Opportunity to undertake an internship project in industry during your third year.
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Students can complete a major in sociology as part of any Arts or Social Science degree,
or as part of a double degree in Arts and Business.
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Three years full-time study for a single degree or four years full-time study for a double
degree at Hawthorn Campus.
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Further study options in Honours and postgraduate studies.
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Entry Requirements are described in course links .
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Application through VTAC.
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Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.
About Sociology at Swinburne
Swinburne sociology is practical and applied. You will consider issues that affect modern society,
such as the impact of new technology on society, the role of the family in society, how society
shapes sexuality, the effects of immigration and ethnic diversity on society and how society values
are formed.
As part of an Arts or Social Sciences degree, you will also have maximum flexibility
to mix and match your sociology subjects with a range of other potential majors (e.g. politics,
literature, philosophy etc).
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Courses
Sociology can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor
of Arts or Social Science, or within any double degree program
which incorporates one of these.
On completion of your Bachelor degree you may apply to join the Honours program. This usually involves one additional full-time year (or the equivalent part-time) of specialised academic studies.
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.
The subjects you study in Sociology can be found here:
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Career Opportunities
With a major
in sociology, you can expect to find employment in a range if interesting positions within
government bodies, private industry and not-for-profit organisations.
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Research
ACETS (Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society) examines the social, political
and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies. It is an interdisciplinary research centre, and is
located at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.
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Sociology Internship Program
In their third year, selected sociology students have the opportunity to undertake a supervised
research project in industry. The program is optional and gives eligible students practical
experience and a proven advantage in the job market.
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Brochures
Download course brochures in PDF format
The Acrobat Reader is required
Arts and Social Sciences TBA
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More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Sociology staff .
Undergraduate Enquiries
Postgraduate Enquiries
 International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Submit an Online Enquiry
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