Overview

Sociologists study a wide variety of topics including education, work and unemployment; the family; health, sex, gender and sexuality; ethnicity and racism; equality, opportunity and inequality; and crime, law and social justice. Find out more with this Bachelor of Arts (Sociology Major) from Victoria University .

Key Facts

Sociology is core knowledge required in a range of public sector, environmental, community sector and service industries, and prepares students in critical thinking, problem-solving and social inquiry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Worlds, Social Policy

Sociology of Social Control

Making Modern Identities

Space, Knowledge and Power

Political Sociology

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology View 77 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 068927B

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

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Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

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IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

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Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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31200 AUD / year

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Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens

Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$16,992 per year (2025)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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