What can I do with a degree in Sociology?

Fields of Employment

Human Services

  • Counselling
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • Mental Health Services
  • Disability Services
  • Programming
  • Administration

Criminal Justice

  • Corrections
  • Rehabilitation
  • Law Enforcement
  • Judiciary

Education

  • Teaching (primary/secondary/tertiary)
  • Research

Government

  • Demography
  • Public Administration
  • Policy Analysis
  • Research
  • Program Development
  • Human Services
  • City Planning
  • Law Enforcement

Social Science Research

  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Demography
  • Market Research
  • Information Sourcing

Business

  • Human Resources
  • Training and Development
  • Recruiting
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Office Administration

Environment and Society

Employers

  • Advertising and marketing firms
  • Advocacy groups
  • Adult education providers
  • Community organisations
  • Community Service Agencies
  • Consulting organisations
  • Correctional institutions
  • Court systems
  • Educational information services
  • Environmental advocacy groups
  • Federal departments and agencies
  • Federal, state and local government
  • Healthcare agencies
  • Local branches of national non-profit organizations
  • Local planning agencies
  • Non-profit agencies
  • Private foundations
  • Private industries
  • Public opinion research polls
  • Recruitment agencies
  • Retail stores
  • Schools & universities
  • Vocational services

Further Information and Strategies

  • Undertake internships, work experience and vacation work during your studies.
  • Earn a postgraduate degree in social work, counseling or other related field to increase employment opportunities.
  • Obtain teaching qualifications for K-12 teaching positions.
  • A PhD is required for teaching at the university level.
  • Join professional associations (e.g. The Australian Sociological Association) as a student member to gain knowledge about the profession.

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