Social Theory

Specialisation (formal)Year: 2017

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) allows you to undertake a minor research subject and coursework subjects in a specialist field of study at an advanced level. This course is equivalent to an Arts Honours program if the thesis component is taken. It serves as prerequisite entry to a Masters by Research or PhD for those who have not completed a four-year Arts (Honours) degree in the relevant area.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should:

  • acquire knowledge of the background necessary to proceed to research work in social theory;
  • develop an ability to proceed to original work in the subject; and
  • acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to masters level work in social theory.

Last updated: 4 March 2025