Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology

Broaden your career opportunities with a double degree that supplements your science expertise with a stronger understanding of society and culture. You'll gain hands-on training with the technologies that are relevant to the areas you study. You'll graduate with the superior communication skills required to inspire and educate the public with the latest scientific discoveries. Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early. In our world of increasing globalisation and cultural shifts, many employers need the expertise of those with a deeper understanding of human behaviours.Anthropology examines this theme through the lens of culture and diversity. Sociology examines how human actions are shaped by social groups and economic, political and social pressures. This double degree major draws on the strengths of the two interlinked fields. It explores how cultural practices, institutions, social groups and everyday lives are being transformed within the context of comprehensive global change. You’ll study contemporary issues such as communication and media, community development, gender relations, education, family, human rights, health, work and crime. You’ll also learn the conceptual and practical skills to respond to these global and local changes. This program focuses on the contexts of Australia, South Asia, South-East Asia, East Asia and the Pacific.