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Sociology
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2020
Sociology
Contact information
Coordinator
Liz Dean
Email: ldean@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
Sociology engages with central dimensions of life in contemporary societies, from transformations in the life course, contemporary families, gender relations, ethnic, racial and sexual identity, and the body, through to media, new technologies, and globalisation. It engages with emerging patterns of social inequality and new forms of social problems, and the ways in which people and societies confront these new challenges. Sociology also explores emerging questions of action and identity – from new social movements to subcultures to forms of action evident in contemporary social transformations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this major, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a sociological understanding of the nature of social relationships and institutions, patterns of social diversity and inequality, and processes that underpin social change and stability; and
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge of sociology as an academic discipline in its social, historical and world context, including its principal concepts and theories; and
- demonstrate an ability to apply sociological theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions within complex and changing social contexts; and
- communicate sociological principles and knowledge effectively using appropriate formats both oral and written; and
- demonstrate an ability to develop arguments by using evidence, evaluating competing explanations, and drawing conclusions; and
- demonstrate an understanding of research processes in the social sciences including design, methodology and methods, analysis, interpretation, and the diversity of approaches to research; and
- recognise the importance of ethical standards of conduct in the research and analysis of social and political phenomena; and
- work productively in groups.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
100 credit points
MAJOR
A major in Sociology consists of eight x 12.5-point subjects:
Level 1
Two subjects / 25 points
- one Arts Foundation Subject (MULT10018 Power recommended; this can count towards major credit points in a single major) and
- one Level 1 Sociology subject (SOCI10001: Understanding Society highly recommended)
- one additional Level 1 Sociology subject (for a double major). See the Arts Foundation Structure page for further information.
Level 2
Three subjects / 37.5 points
- MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills - Compulsory subject and
- Two level 2 elective subjects (SOCI and SOTH coded subjects are recommended)
Level 3 (37.5 points)
Three subjects / 37.5 points
- Compulsory capstone subject MULT30018 Applied Research Methods and
- Two level 3 elective subjects (SOCI and SOTH coded subjects are recommended)
Total 100 points
Note: Level 1 subjects must be successfully completed before progressing to level 2 subjects; level 2 subjects must be successfully completed before progressing to level 3 subjects. Only students completing a major in Sociology can enrol in the capstone subject.
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts Handbook page for further information.
MINOR
Level 1 (25 points) consisting of:
- One Arts Foundation Subject (MULT10018 Power highly recommended)
- 12.5 points from Level 1 subjects
Level 2 (25 points) consisting of:
- 25 points from Level 2 subjects (MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills is strongly recommended).
Level 3 (25 points) consisting of:
- 25 points from Level 3 subjects
Total 75 points
The capstone subject is not available in the minor or as breadth studies.
Subject Options
Level 1 Subjects (12.5 points)
12.5 points of the following level 1 subjects for students completing a major or minor and one Arts Foundation Subject.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI10001 | Understanding Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI10003 | Inequalities: Challenges for the Future | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Compulsory Subject (12.5 points)
This subject is compulsory at level 2 in the sociology major.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MULT20003 | Critical Analytical Skills | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Elective Subjects (25 points)
Not all subjects listed in the major are available to students completing a minor, level 2 subjects included in the minor, see below.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANTH20011 | Ethnic Nationalism and the Modern World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM20004 | Order, Disorder, Crime, Deviance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEND20008 | Sex and Gender Present and Future | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20001 | Society and Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT20008 | Australian Indigenous Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM20008 | Terrorism: Shifting Paradigms | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI20014 | Sociology of Youth | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20016 | Sociology of Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20017 | Sexualising Society: Sociology of Sex | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20018 | Families, Relationships and Society | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CRIM20010 | Law, Justice and Social Change | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOTH20002 | Classical Sociological Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone Subject
The capstone subject is compulsory for students completing a major in sociology.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MULT30018 | Applied Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Elective Subjects
Not all subjects listed in the major are available to students completing a minor, level 3 subjects included in the minor, see below.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANTH30005 | Power, Ideology and Inequality | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM30005 | Corporate Power and White Collar Crime | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HPSC30023 | Science and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT30017 | Australian Indigenous Public Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30001 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30009 | Living in a Risk Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOTH30001 | Critical Theories | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI30005 | Sociology Internship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
SOCI30012 | Digital Technology and Social Change | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI30013 | Survey Design and Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30014 | Sociology of 'Race' and Ethnicities | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30015 | Sociology of Work: The Future of Work | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
SOTH30004 | Psychoanalysis and Social Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Elective Subjects (Minor)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANTH20011 | Ethnic Nationalism and the Modern World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM20004 | Order, Disorder, Crime, Deviance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEND20008 | Sex and Gender Present and Future | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG20001 | Society and Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT20008 | Australian Indigenous Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM20008 | Terrorism: Shifting Paradigms | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI20014 | Sociology of Youth | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20016 | Sociology of Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20017 | Sexualising Society: Sociology of Sex | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI20018 | Families, Relationships and Society | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOTH20002 | Classical Sociological Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Elective Subjects (Minor)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ANTH30005 | Power, Ideology and Inequality | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM30005 | Corporate Power and White Collar Crime | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HPSC30023 | Science and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT30017 | Australian Indigenous Public Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30001 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30009 | Living in a Risk Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM30012 | Law in Social Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOTH30001 | Critical Theories | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI30005 | Sociology Internship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
SOCI30012 | Digital Technology and Social Change | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SOCI30013 | Survey Design and Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30014 | Sociology of 'Race' and Ethnicities | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SOCI30015 | Sociology of Work: The Future of Work | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
SOTH30004 | Psychoanalysis and Social Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study-areas/sociology-social-policy-and-social-theory
Last updated: 18 December 2020