Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)

Course 069-SO (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in sociology. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma.

Course coordinator:
Dr Tim Marjoribanks
School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology
Email: tkmarj@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • demonstrate a knowledge of several significant areas in the study of sociology;
  • understand the main theories and concepts relating to these areas of study;
  • appreciate the significance of these ideas and issues in the context of sociology as a discipline;
  • develop skills of analysis in relation to specific areas of sociology.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • one first year subject (12.5 points)
  • three compulsory second/third year subjects (37.5 points)
  • four other second/third year subjects, two (2) of which must be taken from the core list (50 points)

or

  • three compulsory second/third year subjects (37.5 points)
  • five other second/third year subjects, three (3) of which must be taken from the core list (62.5 points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: First year subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Second/third year subjects

Compulsory subjects:

Subject
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Credit Points:

Note: Students who have completed subject 166-485 are not permitted to enrol in 166-300 Contemporary Sociological Theory.

Students who have completed subject 166-086 are not permitted to enrol in 191-004 Introduction to Research Methods.

Core Subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/pscs/

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