University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)

Sociology is the study of society. It examines social life, cultural and social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Sociology involves asking questions about human life and society, developing understandings of our diverse and rapidly changing world, and identifying the causes of and solutions to social problems. The Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) will give you an understanding of cultural diversity and an awareness of injustices and inequality. It involves a common foundation of subjects in the first session of study, including human geography, sociology, interdisciplinary competencies, and career ready learning, followed by a major in sociology. In third year, you will complete a real-world capstone project that draws together the strands of the degree.