Social Theory Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

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Social Theory

A major in social theory consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two level one subjects in any area of study (25 points); and
• six level two/three subjects in social theory (totalling 75 points), which must include three of the following five core subjects, and three subjects from the list of elective subjects below.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

Core subjects

Elective subjects