Overview

Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility, and imagination, while teaching you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.

Key Facts

Take advantage of the flexibility of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program from Victoria University of Wellington . Some of your options include:

a double major—specialise in two subjects in your degree. Choose from over 35 majors in the Bachelor of Arts.

a second major from a different degree—study a wider range of subjects without doing another degree. Choose from over 90 majors across the University.

a minor—specialise in a subject without doing as many courses as for a major. You can have more than one minor.

a conjoint degree—this more intense programme of study lets you complete two degrees more quickly, usually in four years, by requiring you to do fewer courses. Most of our degrees can be studied together in a conjoint programme.

elective courses that aren’t part of your major—these can be courses from other degrees that expand the scope of your studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doing Sociology and Sociology: Foundations and Concepts

Methods in Social and Cultural Research

Gender and Sexuality Studies: Key Thinkers and Perspectives

Special Topic: Social Policy in Times of Crisis and Change

Social Policy and the Family

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Sociology View 23 other Bachelors in Sociology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40500 NZD / year

≈ 40500 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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Programme Structure

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Wellington

Funding

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