Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
Course 319-SG (2008)
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| Year and Campus: | 2008 |
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| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Level: | Undergraduate |
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See www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/about/contact.html| Course Overview: | Sociology at the University of Melbourne explores the social patterns characterising contemporary societies. The program also equips students with a range of research skills that allow them to design and carry out data collection and analysis, from in-depth interviewing techniques to computer-based data analysis. Many subjects involve a fieldwork emphasis that underpins the professionally oriented skills that students develop. Majoring students may undertake an internship in a public, corporate or community sector organisation. The program has a strong research identity, with international links to North America, Asia and Europe. Sociology graduates are able to choose a variety of career paths that draw on the substantive areas of their study as well as research skills. Students interested in expanding their interests and knowledge are provided with an articulated structure of higher degree options at the University of Melbourne. The discipline of sociology involves the study of social practices and relationships. The program at the University of Melbourne focuses on major areas of social change and professional employment. These include the social patterns and issues involved in terrorism, community and place, media and communications, work and organisations, cyberspace, family transformation, youth issues, health and illness, as well as contemporary forms of social policy, social movement and social problems from drug use to poverty. The program in sociology also includes subjects offered through the anthropology, political science, criminology, geography and social theory programs. |
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| Objectives: | Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA |
| Course Structure & Available Subjects: | The Diploma in Arts (Sociology) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree. Students must complete 12.5 points of first-year subjects and 87.5 points of second/third-year subjects selected from the lists below, including at least five core subjects. Alternatively, students who have completed appropriate background studies at first year may complete 100 points of second/third-year subjects from the list below, including at least five core subjects. |
| Subject Options: | First year subjectsSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Second/third Year Core SubjectsSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Second/third-year Optional subjectsSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Third year subjectsSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Entry Requirements: | The Diploma in Arts (Sociology) is only available to students who are enrolled in a non-Melbourne Model degree course at the University of Melbourne. Students need to be able to fit a three-year sequence of study alongside their degree to be eligible for the Diploma in Arts. |
| Core Participation Requirements: | The Diploma in Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the Handbook's subject description. However, the University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability. |
| Further Study: | Arts offers many opportunities for further study. A postgraduate diploma, leading on to a masters degree or PhD, can add vocational and/or research skills to your undergraduate arts degree and increase your employment options. Arts graduates also use postgraduate study to explore in greater depth and detail subjects they found interesting during their undergraduate study or to study a completely new field of knowledge. |
| Graduate Attributes: | Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA |
| Generic Skills: | Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA |
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