What can you study in Sociology at the University of Auckland?

The study of Sociology includes four broad themes. 

By taking a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology, you can move between these groupings and take the courses that interest you.

• Cultural sociology
• Applied sociology and social policy
• Power and resistance
• Comparative sociology and the global society

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) comprises 24 courses across 3 years of full-time study (360 points/24 courses).

You must select two BA subjects as your two majors (The first and second major must be chosen when applying).

List of second majors available in this program:

• Academic English Studies and Linguistics, Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Communication, or
• Criminology, Drama, Economics, Education, Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, English, European Studies, French, or
• Gender Studies, Geography, German, Health and Society, History, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Linguistics, Logic and Computation, Mathematics, or
• Media and Screen Studies, Media and Screen Studies, Music, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, or
• Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, TESOL, Theological and Religious Studies

• Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
• Official academic transcript
• Official program completion certificate
• Mark sheets
• Relevant course outlines
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
• English language proficiency

Secondary school qualifications

India: You need to have one of the following:

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

China:

• The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) otherwise known as Gaokao. (Have a high school diploma or equivalent, Be in good health…) (Score required = 67%)

Tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

• You need to have the following: One-year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognized university (or similar institution) overseas.
• Grade required = GPE 2.4 (57%)

Other pathways to study

• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation program.