


Sociology
Put simply, sociology is the study of human societies, including social structures and rules (political, legal and so on); common beliefs and behaviors within a particular society; social changes over time; and differences between social groups and overall societies.
Studying sociology could mean conducting empirical research (based on observation), using statistical analysis to identify causal relationships and trends, and seeing how these trends relate to various social theories.
Good to Know
Common Degree/Major Names
BA/BSc | Criminology |
BA | Gender Studies |
BA/BSc | Global Affairs |
BA/BSc | Global Challenges |
BASc | Global Sustainable Development |
BA/BSc | Globalisation |
BSc | Human Sciences |
BA/BSc | Language, Culture and Society |
BA | Religion, Culture and Society |
BA | Sexuality Studies |
BA | Social Change |
BA/BSc | Social Sciences |
BA/BSc | Social and Political Sciences |
Useful Skills
Analytical | |
Attention to Detail | |
Data Manipulation | |
ICT | |
Listening | |
Note Taking | |
Organisation | |
Problem Solving | |
Research | |
Speaking (Verbal Communication) | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) | |
Teamwork |
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