Structure: Sociology

Structure

100 credit points

Students undertaking honours in Sociology must complete:

SOCI40006 Sociology Thesis Part 1, and SOCI40007 Sociology Thesis Part 2 (50 points)
SOCI40008 Reading Social Theory (12.5 points)
SOCI40009 Writing Sociology (12.5 points)
One core research methods subject (12.5 points)
One Sociology Honours elective subject (12.5 points)

The specialisation of Sociology is unavailable for combined honours.

Total 100 points

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
SOCI40006	Sociology Thesis Part 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	25
SOCI40007	Sociology Thesis Part 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	25
SOCI40008	Reading Social Theory	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SOCI40009	Writing Sociology	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
POLS90066	Writing a Social Science Minor Thesis	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ANTH90009	Explanation and Understanding	March (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
SOTH40001	Emotions in Society	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SOCI40003	Understanding The Life Course	Not available in 2026	12.5

Last updated: 8 December 2025