Career Readiness
Many organisations and businesses employ sociologists to evaluate programs, diagnose problems and design solutions to influence outcomes on a range of issues that impact on society and humanity.
The Bachelor of Sociology is a qualification that opens up opportunities to work in policy development, project planning, legal submissions or strategic organisational management. Our graduates are sought after by government agencies both locally and nationally, the media industry, social and health research bodies, and business.
Careers include:
- Advocacy
- Charitable trusts
- Communications
- Community development
- Government agencies
- Media Industries
- Migrant/multi-cultural affairs
- Policy development, analysis and research
- Politics and political advisor
- Public relations officer
- Project management
- Social marketing
- Youth development
- NGOs - housing, health service providers, disability advocacy and support and youth development
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, Communications Officer, Data Analyst, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Public Servant, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Human Resource Manager, Union Representative, Web Content Manager, Welfare Officer, Workplace Consultant, Diplomat, Social Media Strategist, Community Development Officer, PR Advisor, Community Outreach Worker, Social Inclusion Officer, Workplace Relations Officer, Youth Worker ...