Bachelor of Sociology (BSoc)

Program Code

BSOC

Academic Year

2023

Special Notes

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Sociology offers a range of courses which will combine deep discipline knowledge of sociology with advanced quantitative data analysis skills. Key to the program is the acquisition of sociological knowledge and techniques, including quantitative data analysis.

The Bachelor of Sociology is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Sociology

There shall be a Bachelor of Sociology .

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Sociology, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units:

  1. Core courses to the value of 30 units, including a course chosen from the Core Competency list to the value of 3 units
  2. Sociology Closed Electives to the value of 3 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of up to 30 units
  4. Broadening Electives to the value of up to 9 units excluding courses from the following subject areas: SOCI; OR
  5. If studying a Major to the value of 24 units, complete Open elective courses to the value of 15 units in lieu of the courses required in (3) and (4); OR
  6. If studying a Minor to the value of 18 units, complete Open elective courses to the value of 21 units in lieu of the courses required in (3) and (4); OR
  7. If studying a Minor to the value of 21 units, complete Open elective courses to the value of 18 units in lieu of the courses required in (3) and (4).