Want to understand how Beyoncé challenges capitalism, how AI reshapes our identities, or how Kim Kardashian’s body became a battleground for race, beauty, and power? Welcome to Sociology at Murdoch!
In an era of cultural disintegration, climate crises, rapidly increasing inequality, and global social movements, there’s never been a more urgent time to study Sociology. Our major empowers you to make sense of the world’s big issues and your place within them. From TikTok to Michael Jordan, colonialism to ChatGPT, we ask critical questions. Who has power? How is truth constructed? What shapes your identity, and why are all your mates suddenly obsessed with ice baths and green smoothies?
Here at Murdoch University, Sociology is not just a Major, it’s a lens, a toolkit, and a call to action. We combine thorough appreciation for theoretical knowledge with contemporary relevance, connecting Karl Marx and bell hooks to Taylor Swift and Elon Musk, linking everyday experience to global structures. You’ll explore the intersections of class, gender, race, technology, religion, and the health—while learning how movements like #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and climate activism are continuing to reshape our futures.
You won’t just read about sociological ideas - you’ll live them! You’ll think like a sociologist from day one, examining the hidden structures behind what feels “normal,” and developing bold, analytical skills that employers and communities value. Whether you’re heading into policy, education, media, community work, research or advocacy, Sociology offers real-world relevance with radical edge.
Sociology at Murdoch: come curious, leave courageous.
3 reasons to study Sociology at Murdoch
- Understand the roots of social care in a world in flux: Discover how shifting power structures, economic uncertainty, cultural values, and belief systems impact people's everyday lives, especially in a time where loneliness is rising, inequality is growing, and community connections are under strain. Sociology helps you make sense of these changes and equips you to respond with care and critical insight.
- Make sense of yourself and the world around you: In a time of rising anxiety, climate grief, and digital overload, Sociology gives you the tools to explore how your identity, health, and wellbeing are shaped by broader social forces. You’ll reflect on your place in the world, challenge taken-for-granted norms, and develop an understanding of the systems that influence how we live, feel, and connect.
- Tailor your studies for maximum relevance: You can combine your major with up to two minors in fields like Anthropology, Community Development, or Indigenous Knowledges and Practices. Or complete two majors in just three years—broadening your understanding and expanding your career horizons.
What you'll learn
In a world where our contemporary social fabric is fraying, your learning will focus on understanding relationships, identities, and social care. You’ll explore:
- The evolving relationship between religion, belief, and society
- How class, gender, race, and culture shape young people’s wellbeing and sense of belonging
- The social dimensions of health and illness in our communities
- The global and local forces shaping our food systems and consumption
- How personal identity is shaped by—and shapes—the wider social world.
Your future career
A Sociology major prepares you to work in fields where relational understanding, systemic thinking, and a commitment to social justice and care are essential. You’ll graduate ready to take on roles such as:
- Community Project Officer
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
- Social Analyst or Researcher
- Sustainable Development Officer
- Justice Sector or Criminal Investigations Professional
Sociology at Murdoch is for people who care—about people, about equity, and about building stronger, more connected futures.
Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Arts
