The sociology discipline at The University of Queensland has a longstanding tradition and is widely recognized as a leader in sociological scholarship in Australia. Students who complete a major in sociology at UQ develop a distinctive set of skills and experiences that are highly sought after by employers. These include rigorous training in research methods and an ability to apply critical thinking and evidence-based research to understand a broad range of phenomena, such as social change, modern society and culture, contemporary social institutions and the relationship between people and the environment.