Sociology - Consumption Studies

Introduction

Consumption studies deal with the consumption pattern and behaviour of consumers from the social and cultural point of view. Consumption relates to the acquisition and usage of products and services in our daily life. In this era, everyone involves in consumption and may face related problems, therefore, the study of the expense problem comes to a salient. Students will learn the knowledge of consumer science, to be the connection between producers, consumers and law enforcement, with the intention to lead and overcome the problems arising from consumption.

Study Subjects

• Consumer culture and the foundational myths of the market
• Consumers' identify projects
• Consumers in the market: shopping and experience economy
• Consumption and structure: segments and class
• Consumption as practices
• Consumption subcultures.
• Mass mediated consumption ideologies and consumers' interpretive processes
• Rituals and consumption

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work for any business organizations, financial institutions, suppliers, agents or media-related consultant. Besides, graduates also have the opportunities to work in the government department, for instance, the Department of Consumption and Trade, Department of Housing and Local Government.

Sociology - Development Anthropology

Introduction

Development anthropology is disciplinary which studies the entire life cycle of an individual from birth to death. Students learn about the physical, mental and social changes that come along with growth and the developmental issues that arise from each stage of life and further explore how to promote physical and mental development of people from all walks of life. The focus of anthropology development varies according to the research topics. For examples, integrative psychology will focus on exploring the influence of early environment on adults, and integrative biology will discuss how humans inherit parental biological factors.

Study Subjects

• Culture
• Development
• Ethnicity
• Ethnographic
• Evolution
• Gender
• Kinship and descent
• Meme
• Prehistory
• Psychology
• Sociocultural

Career Opportunities

Graduates may devote themselves to the academia or social institutions such as schools, research, welfare, cultural institutions and sanitarium to work as a social development officer, social research officer, social planner, human resource planner and entrepreneur.

Sociology - Population Studies

Introduction

Population studies study human populations scientifically. They study people's demographic behaviour, such as birth, health, migration, and death, on how these demographic events have an impact on economic, societal, cultural, and geographical context.

Population degree is likely to learn the theories, methods, and skills required to become a versatile demographer to explain past trends and accurately predict the future. 

Study Subjects

You may choose to study population studies as part of a major or double major, with popular accompaniments including sociology, social sciences, anthropology, archaeology and criminology.

Career Opportunities

Data Analyst, Research Assistant, Analyst, Researcher, Market Risk Analyst, Economist, Sociologist, Public Affairs Officer

Sociology - Social Science

Introduction

Social sciences relates to scientific approach of the human aspect. Studying social sciences at university includes a range of subjects including communication, law, language and linguistics, arts and music, psychology, politics, sociology, history and political studies.

Study Subjects

Social sciences covered the foundations of sociological theory, linking social policy theory from practice and research, and focusing on debates across the social sciences. Option modules allow student to specialize in areas that reflect personal interests such as criminology, social policy, psychology and sociology.

Career Opportunities

Social science graduates can use their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of occupations that include social worker, social researcher, and educator. Some may pursue a profession in areas such as law, public policy, business, social work or psychology.

Sociology - Social Worker

Introduction

Social workers help individuals, family, groups of people, and society to obtain external resources such as government grant and professional consulting for the purpose of improving social issues. They often assist them who have issues caused by neglect, violence, abuse, mental health and parental substance abuse. Clinical social workers also diagnose and treat behavioral, mental, and emotional issues.

Study Subjects

Communication Skills, Lifespan Development, Law, Rights and Justice, Social Policy and Social Problems, Sociological Perspectives, Critical and Reflective Practice, Advanced Interventions.

Career Opportunities

Social workers graduates with sociology, psychology, counselling degree may apply to Public or Private sector such as orphanage, nursing home, disability center, domestic violence prevention association, or Government Department of Medical Social Work.