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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Sociology asks how societies are organised and why people act as they do in groups.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 74.8
- Lowest offered at Edith Cowan University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- WA, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people live and interact
- curiosity about social issues and change
- good written and verbal communication skills
- an open mind about different viewpoints
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 74.8 lowest
- (74.8 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
University of South Australia
Magill, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology).
- Sociological theory
- Crime, deviance and social control
- Culture, identity and migration
- Globalisation and social change
- Social research methods
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?