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Sociology

Sociology is the study of the processes of social organisation and change and their consequences in human life. Sociologists look to such things as social class, gender, ethnicity, power and culture to understand and explain the differences in how people, live, think and feel.

Sociologists examine how differences in the ways societies are organised both limit and make possible other features of social life. Sociologists focus on the structures, cultures and change in industrial and post-industrial societies in their global context. They also seek to describe and explain patterns of social change.

Sociology also involves the study of social policy in an attempt to apply what is learned through research to the major issues confronting societies.

How do I complete a major in Sociology?
To complete a major in Sociology, students must complete the two first-year units, followed by two units at second-year level and four units at third-year level.

First year:

  • Introduction to Sociology 1
  • Introduction to Sociology 2

Second year

  • Social Theory
  • Social Research Methods

Third year:

  • Political Sociology
  • Globalisation
  • Multiculturealism & Citizanship
  • Media, Technology, Society

For students wishing to major in Sociology, second/third year units will be available in 2009 and 2010. The names and descriptions of these units are not yet available.

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