Sociology
Society
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University of Auckland
Study Sociology at the University of Auckland to explore contemporary social issues, power dynamics, and social justice, and develop analytical and research skills relevant to many careers.
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Develop research and analytical skills
Learn how to apply qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand social phenomena.
Critically analyse social issues
Gain the ability to critically examine social power, inequality, and justice in contemporary society.
Apply sociological perspectives
Develop a critical lens for understanding interactions, institutions, and cultural practices.
What You're Signing Up For
Sociology at the University of Auckland investigates how power operates in modern, particularly capitalist, societies. The subject focuses on social interactions, institutions, cultural beliefs, social justice, and inequalities, and examines a broad range of themes such as colonialism, health, gender, policy, labour, justice, and more. The discipline aims to equip students with critical thinking, research, writing, and problem-solving skills to prepare them for professions that seek to understand and positively transform society.
Course Content
- Power structures in capitalist societies
- Social interactions and institutions
- Cultural beliefs and practices
- Inequality and social justice
- Colonialism, racial and environmental (in)justice
- Migration and health systems
- Sexuality, gender, class and labour
- Legal and penal systems
- Disasters, science and technology in society
- Social policy and critical social theory
- Research and analytical methodologies
- Independent and collaborative problem solving
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Social Sciences
Public Policy
Advocacy
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy analysis
Law
Media and journalism
Gender and sexual violence prevention
Union advocacy
Government roles
Economic and social justice organizations
Environmental activism
Marketing
Business
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