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PD-ARTS Sociology

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • Be able to understand and critically engage with key theoretical and empirical approaches in sociology exploring the social patterns characterising contemporary societies;
  • Be able to understand and use advanced sociological research methods, whether in the form of critical engagement with secondary materials; document research; field work; or other forms of sociological research;
  • Have developed a reflexive awareness of the social, ethical and cultural dimensions of sociological research, analysis and practice.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • two compulsory subjects (25 points)
  • two elective subjects (25 points)



Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
SOCI40005 Sociology Thesis No longer available

Compulsory Subjects

25 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CRIM40002 Qualitative Research Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CRIM90006 Criminology and Sociology Internship No longer available
MULT50002 Indigenous Peoples in Global Context
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS40001 Contemporary Political and Social Theory No longer available
SOCI40003 Understanding The Life Course
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI90002
SOCI90004 Contemporary Social Problems
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI90005 Social Research Design and Evaluation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOTH40001 Relationships in Modernity
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOTH90004
SOCI90003 Comparative Social Policy
November (Off Campus)
 12.5

Links

http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020