BA / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Conjoint - Sociology in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

A BALLB(Hons) combined degree enables you to earn both a BA and LLB(Hons) more quickly and with fewer credits than pursuing them individually. This program cultivates crucial abilities that prepare students to succeed in our rapidly evolving, interconnected world. Law studies equip you with versatile skills highly valued across numerous professions, both within and outside legal practice. You can pair your legal education with diverse subjects spanning humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, and languages. The BALLB(Hons) program fosters valuable competencies for various career paths. You'll gain legal expertise, understand its societal impact, and develop a strong sense of justice and civic duty. Our alumni practice law throughout New Zealand and internationally, embracing emerging opportunities created by societal, technological, and business advancements.

Sociology encompasses four key thematic areas. Through a Bachelor of Arts with a Sociology major, you can explore these interconnected fields based on your interests. Cultural sociology examines cultural phenomena and their reciprocal relationship with societies, including visual culture and media representations. Applied sociology and social policy analyzes governmental and community approaches to social issues like health, wellness, and illness. Power and resistance investigates societal structures that govern human behavior and their ongoing challenges, particularly regarding sexuality, reproduction, and personal relationships. Comparative and global sociology studies societies across different regions, nations, and historical periods, covering topics from Pacific regional organizations to cross-cultural perspectives on mortality.