Sociology minor

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this minor, 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;
• demonstrate a detailed knowledge of sociology as an academic discipline in its social, historical and world context, including its principal concepts and theories;
• demonstrate an ability to apply sociological theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions within complex and changing social contexts;
• communicate sociological principles and knowledge effectively using appropriate formats both oral and written;
• demonstrate an ability to develop arguments by using evidence, evaluating competing explanations, and drawing conclusions;
• demonstrate an understanding of research processes in the social sciences including design, methodology and methods, analysis, interpretation, and the diversity of approaches to research;
• recognise the importance of ethical standards of conduct in the research and analysis of social and political phenomena;
• work productively in groups.

http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study-areas/sociology-social-policy-and-social-theory