The Victoria Bachelor of Arts (BA) will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world. Explore your passions and discover what drives you through our wide range of subject areas. The Victoria BA will teach you how to think, not what to think. You'll turn ideas over and look at them from several angles. Learn to argue your point of view and be prepared for it to change. You'll study in an inspiring environment with highly qualified lecturers who will help you develop a broad and disciplined intellect, so you can be successful in whatever career you choose. Sociology Make sense of the social world we live in - explore how societies are constructed, and find out why the world can work differently for different groups of people. You’ll examine relationships in society - from individual links to large-scale processes like population change and migration - and uncover what these can tell us about social patterns. Learn how differences can turn into divisions, and take a new look at the major issues confronting our world - like gender and racial inequality, violence and globalisation. Course structure For this degree you'll need to: Complete at least 360 points, of which: At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level and At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level Of the 180 points, at least 75 points must be at 300 level Of the 75 points, up to 15 may come from courses listed for another degree when they are taken to satisfy the requirements of an additional major subject from another degree Of the 180 points, at least 75 must be from courses listed for the BA In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete: Sociology: Foundations and Concepts (SOSC 111) and New Zealand: Sociological Perspectives (SOSC 112) Two courses at 200 (and 300) level from: SOSC 200-399 Methods in Social and Cultural Research (SACS 201) Topic in Feminist Theory: Key Thinkers and Perspectives (SACS 202) SPOL 200-299 Two courses at 300 level from: SOSC 300-399 SPOL 300-399 Future-proof your career The job-market is changing fast with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives, and skills in research and analysis can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.