Credit points
80
Major available at
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Strathfield
Additional information
A Major is 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10 cp at 100-level, at least 40 cp at 200-level and at least 20 cp from 300-level.
Admission requirements
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.
Completion requirements
A students must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
a. 10 cp from 100-level units (Part A);
b. at least 40 cp from 200-level units (Part B);
c. at least 20 cp from 300-level units (Part C)
Part A : 100-level units
Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCS100 | Introduction to Sociology | 10 | OR |
| SOCS108 | Contemporary Society and Change | 10 |
Part B : 200-level units
Complete at least 40 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCS207 | Meaning of Life: Researching Qualitatively | 10 | Compulsory unit |
| SOCS200 | All the Feels Emotions Society Culture | 10 | |
| SOCS201 | Social Justice and the New Economy | 10 | |
| SOCS202 | Culture: Rights, Representation, Resistance | 10 | |
| SOCS206 | Globalisation, Religion and Modernity | 10 | |
| SOCS208 | The Power of Social Connection: Social Capital Revealed | 10 | |
| SOCS209 | Race and Ethnicity: Australian and Global Perspectives | 10 | |
| SOCS226 | Global Youth Cultures | 10 | |
| SOCS234 | Sociological Theory and Practice | 10 | |
| SOCS235 | Health, Illness and Wellbeing | 10 | |
| SOCS239 | Sociology of Gender and Sexuality | 10 | |
| SOCS243 | Global Health | 10 | |
| SOCS244 | Difference and Diversity: Social and Sexual Health | 10 |
Part C : 300-level units
Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCS302 | People Count: Researching Globally with Quantitative Methods | 10 | Compulsory unit |
| SOCS300 | Power Wealth and Welfare: Social Issues and Policy | 10 | |
| HUMA332 | Arts and Humanities Special Project | 10 |
Restriction requirement for HUMA332. A quota applies to this unit. An application process applies for special projects on offer and academic merit will be considered. The student must have a GPA of at least 5.5 and be undertaking a major taught by the National School of Arts (not including Education Studies, Mathematics and Technology). Permission from the National Head of School is required prior to enrolling in this unit.