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Examine how shifts in societal frameworks, the physical environment, economic systems, and cultural belief structures impact us as community members. In today's increasingly interconnected world, comprehending social transformation and your role within it is critically important. With this perspective, Sociology equips you with knowledge that is academically rigorous, socially beneficial, and professionally applicable. At Murdoch, our approach to Sociology focuses on innovating methods to understand the evolving relationship between individuals and the global communities they inhabit. Beyond studying sociological patterns, theories, and discoveries in various texts, you'll be inspired to engage as an active practitioner of sociology. This discipline enables us to recognize the links between personal experiences and societal forces within a worldwide context. It illuminates how transformations in social structures, technological advancements, economic systems, cultural values, and power distribution affect individuals within society. Sociology places special emphasis on analyzing class, gender, ethnicity, and religious factors. The insights and competencies gained through sociology are becoming increasingly valuable across numerous professional fields, offering a comprehensive lens for interpreting our world.
Applicants are required to complete secondary education (Year 12 or Australian equivalent) currently or within the last two years are eligible to apply. Entry requirements vary country by country.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall; Test of English as a Foreign Language Ð IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall; Occupational English Test (OET): C (250-290) Reading; C (250-290) Writing; C (250-290) Speaking; C (250-290) Listening