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Requirements for Sociology Major
Why Should I Study Sociology?
What are the forces most important in shaping our society and how we live in it? What social factors affect where you will live, what kind of job will you have, whether you are likely to break the law and how you will think about important social issues like unemployment, race, or crime? How do individuals form their identities against the backdrop of the media and culture industries?
Sociology is the study of issues like these - issues of how people live in societies and how people work on their bodies to reflect society. By studying sociology you will develop conceptual and research skills that will allow you to respond to the needs of employers in a changing world, to understand your own situation, and to make useful contributions to your society.
The Department of Sociology at Flinders University is the only one in South Australia and has an outstanding record in a wide range of teaching and research fields. Students consistently rate its teaching amongst the best in the country.