Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2052

Faculty

Humanities Arts Social Science

School

School of Social Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Sociology field of study.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: hass@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1333

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: +61 7 3346 9872

Enquire online

Why study Sociology?

Sociology at undergraduate level involves the scientific study of all facets of social life, from face-to-face interactions to the study of the world system, is concerned with understanding and interpreting society and the people within it, and can be applied to a range of social issues to understand why patterns exist, why problems have occurred (e.g. crime, disease), and how they might be addressed. Central to the work of sociology are themes related to culture, identity, power and inequality, and an investigation of how these are changing in contemporary life. Sociologists focus on recurrent social patterns in contemporary societies, but also address historical events and processes. The main aims of the Honours year are: To enable students with an adequate background in Sociology to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree To enhance students' capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation. To train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career. Achievement of first class or IIA honours allows direct entry to a PhD program. Please note that this field has a Semester 1 commencement only.

What you can study

An Honours year in Sociology focuses on developing and consolidating the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate study, with particular emphasis on utilising those skills in a sustained and purposeful way by conducting independent research. Apart from content knowledge, employers and professionals value both the reliability and capacity for independent work, and the skill at writing substantial reports which are demonstrated by successful completion of Honours.

Courses and requirements

View the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Sociology field of study.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) for information on key dates and how to apply.