Sociology is the study of society through scientific analysis. It involves identifying social rather than individual explanations for social problems such as unemployment, inequality and disadvantage. In this major, you take a closer look at Australian society, Indigenous Australia, social justice, gender and cultural diversity, and international community development.
Major (8)
For a major in Sociology, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology |
| 12 | |
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
| 12 | |
SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice |
| 12 | |
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
| 12 | |
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
| 12 | |
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
| 12 | Pre: Any 2 courses |
SCS304 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies |
| 12 | Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and at least 16 courses Anti: SCS204 |
SCS395 Gender and Culture |
| 12 | Anti: SCS295 |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Sociology, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology |
| 12 | |
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
| 12 | |
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
| 12 | |
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
| 12 |