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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 Public Health Foundations
SCS130 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCS201 Think Health
SCS230 Introductory Bioscience
SCS235 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCS290 Health Research and Evidence
SCS304 Anatomy and Physiology
SCS395 Science Research Methods

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS110 Concepts of Epidemiology
SCS130 Environmental Health Risk Management
SCS230 Justice and the Australian Legal System
SCS235 Planning and Environmental Law