Students – Sociology at Work

Benefits of Studying Sociology

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Here are some of the ways in which taking sociology as a major or minor subject helps students build careers in health, business, and communication, as well as developing other vital professional skills.

Sociology of Law

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Sociology student and Fullbright Scholar, Jesse Fenichel, worked as a “temp attorney” over the summers before heading to the Philippines to study the ever-growing market for outsourcing American legal work overseas. The Philippines and India are two key nations where much of the outsourced work is happening. As part of his PhD dissertation, Fenichel will studyContinueContinue reading “Sociology of Law”

The Power of Sociology

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“[Students] can see the power and relevance of sound social theories and sociological perspectives together with strong methodologies to analyse social conditions and suggest change.” – Malaysian sociologist Professor Abdul Rahman Embong

Benefits of an Internship

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The benefits of doing an internship as part of your degree include work experience, networking, and an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge to client projects.

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Option for Sociologists

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Karina Butera covers her PhD journey and how she built a business. She provides advice for other postgraduate students considering entrepreneurship. By Karina Butera Throughout my postgraduate experience I have operated within both the worlds of academia and commercial enterprise. I am perhaps a strange hybrid because I have entwined my ‘sociological imagination’ with my interest ContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Entrepreneurial Option for Sociologists”