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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 Criminal Law and Procedure B
SCS130 Science Research Methods
SCS201 Changing Planet Earth
SCS230 Torts A
SCS235 Cell Biology
SCS290 Introduction to Mathematics
SCS304 Mathematics Foundations
SCS395 Torts B

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Contracts A
SCS230 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
SCS235 Hydrology and Geomorphology