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Sociology

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
SCS130 Acting 1: The actor's craft
SCS201 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
SCS230 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
SCS235 Acting 2: Contemporary Voice and Text
SCS290 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
SCS304 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS395 International Community Development and Global Justice

Minor (4)

For a minor in Sociology, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1, Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1, Semester 2
  • Caboolture: Semester 2
  • Fraser Coast: Semester 2
  • Gympie: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 1, Semester 2
12 
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12 
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Fraser Coast: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12