Overview

The Sociology BA program from Deakin Universityengages with contemporary issues in the global and Australian landscape such as how society shapes (and is shaped by) illness and health policies, gender and sexuality, religion and new forms of spirituality, migration and inequality, violence and social control.

Deakin sociologists are active social researchers with expertise in a variety of methodologies including digital and traditional ethnographies, visual methods, in-depth interviews, focus groups, survey research, experimental design in sociological research, and our graduates learn to apply these skills to the study of social life.

Career opportunities:

You may find employment opportunities in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, local councils, market research companies, welfare organisations and youth work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology of Health

Youth Culture and Identity

Religion and Social Change

International Migration and Multicultural Societies

Love, Sex and Relationships

Sport, Bodies, Action!

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology View 76 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

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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

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 109270F Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34600 AUD / year

≈ 34600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14794 AUD / year

≈ 14794 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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