Sociology
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major
Description
Students studying this sub-major will graduate with: skills in identifying trends and structures in society as they relate to social problems that emerge from cultural, political and economic change; critical and creative thinking as they relate to social research and other knowledge claims; and communications skills. These equip students with abilities to make them lifelong learners as well as attractive candidates for employment in public and private sectors as well as within non-government organisations.
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINOR | Rule(s): 1 | ||||
| The Social World | SOCU 1003 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Sociological Perspectives | SOCU 1002 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| and two Level 2 courses to be selected from below: | |||||
| Contemporary Culture and Conflict | WELF 2016 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Understanding Globalisation | SOCU 2017 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Sociology of Crime and Deviance | SOCU 2021 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Migration, Diversity and Belonging | HUMS 2038 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| SUBMAJOR | Rule(s): 2 | ||||
| Four courses listed in the Minor plus two Level 3 courses listed below: | |||||
| Social Theory for the 21st Century | SOCU 3036 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Sociology of Gender and Intimacy | HUMS 3034 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Applying Social Research Methods | SOCU 3037 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Four courses listed in the Minor, the three Level 3 courses listed above plus the following: | |||||
| Internship or Project | COMM 3063 | 4.5 | 3 | Rule(s): 3 | |
Rules
- A Minor in Sociology consists of four courses (18 units), two of which must be at Level 1 (Introductory) and two at Level 2 (Intermediate).
- A Sub-major in Sociology consists of six courses (27 units), two of which must be at Level 1 (Introductory), two at Level 2 (Intermediate) and two at Level 3 (Advanced).
- Internship or Project COMM 3063 is not available to students studying Sociology as a sub-major or minor option.
Notes
Nil
