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Sociology

Sociology is the study of society through scientific analysis. It involves identifying social rather than individual explanations for social problems such as unemployment, inequality and disadvantage. In this major, you take a closer look at Australian society, Indigenous Australia, social justice, gender and cultural diversity, and international community development.

Major (8)

For a major in Sociology, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 History Teaching: Curriculum A
SCS130 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
SCS201 Diversity and Inclusion
SCS230 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
SCS235 The Psychology of Learning
SCS290 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
SCS304 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
SCS395 Using Data for Learning

Minor (4)

For a minor in Sociology, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
SCS130 English Language and Literacy
SCS230 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
SCS235 Human Development and Learning