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Sociology
COURSES OFFERED
The following postgraduate courses are available.
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Honours Master of Arts (Research)
- Master of Arts (Coursework)
- Master of Policy (Social Policy)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
The overall approach of Wollongong Sociology centres on the
analysis and understanding of the social, political and cultural
consequences of people's changing conditions of life. Critical
and theoretical analysis underlie the Program's research and
scholarship which concentrates on issues of multiculturalism,
migration, Asian societies, indigenous people, gender, culture,
crime and justice, power, social class, globalisation, communications,
social change, social policy and the media.
Members of the Program are active in a number of Research
Centres and Groups in the Faculty within the Institute of
Social Change and Critical Inquiry. These structures enhance
the Programs research activities as well as strengthening
the development of our teaching in both undergraduate and
postgraduate areas.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
A student may enrol for a PhD in Sociology on successfully
completing a BA(Hons) in Sociology or a congruent discipline
at Class II, Division I or higher, on successfully completing
an MA(Hons) in Sociology, or with approval of the Head of
Program, after completing, at a high level, the Master of
Arts Degree in Sociology. Normally, three years of full-time
research is required to complete a PhD in Sociology. Part-time
enrolment is available.
HONOURS MASTER OF ARTS in Sociology
by Research
This degree is available to graduates with an Honours or Masters
degree in Sociology. Normally one year full-time research
is required to complete an MA (Hons) in Sociology. Usually,
this involves students successfully completing SOC910 while
undertaking a supervised research project to be presented
in a thesis of approximately 30,000 words to be completed
before the end of their second session. Candidates enrol in
SOC999. The course is available part time but must be completed
in no fewer than three and no more than six sessions.
MASTER OF ARTS in Sociology by Coursework
The purpose of the Master of Arts is to allow graduates to
pursue studies of society, culture and knowledge within frameworks
provided by sociological theory. Students are required to
choose Sociology subjects worth a total of 48 credit points
from the subjects listed below, with the following qualifications:
- students who have completed a major in Sociology at the
undergraduate level shall not include in their program subjects
which are substantially similar to those already completed;
- students shall discuss their overall program with the Head of Program
or postgraduate co-ordinator prior to enrolment, at which time the most
appropriate program will be decided;
- not all subjects will be offered in any one year or session;
- the Master of Arts shall be available as a part-time and full-time
program. Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in two
academic sessions, part-time students in not less than three and not
more than six academic sessions.
Core:
Plus five of the following:
| SOC+904 |
An Introduction to Policy and Program Evaluation |
8 |
| SOC+908 |
Social Policy and Cultural Identity in a Multicultural Society |
8 |
| SOC+918 |
Advanced Sociology of Development |
8 |
| SOC+921 |
Special Topic in Sociological Studies |
8 |
| SOC+924 |
Advanced Studies in Time, Work & Leisure |
8 |
| SOC+940 |
Contemporary Social Policy Theory and Practice |
8 |
| SOC+942 |
Advanced Race and Ethnic Studies |
8 |
| SOC+943 |
Advanced Urban Society |
8 |
| SOC+946 |
Practical Communication and Communication Theory |
8 |
| SOC+947 |
Cultural Theory |
8 |
| SOC+949 |
Advanced Social Regulation: Policies and Issues |
8 |
| SOC+950 |
Advanced Studies of the Individual in Society |
8 |
| SOC+959 |
Advanced Sociology of Gender Relations |
8 |
| SOC+962 |
Nationalism and Minorities in the Asia-Pacific Region |
8 |
| SOC+970 |
Advanced Social Movements |
8 |
MASTER OF POLICY (Social Policy)
The objective of the Master of Policy is to allow pass graduates in Arts
with other approved areas of study or experience, to pursue advanced studies
in theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary Australian social policy.
The tightly structured program will prepare students for work in corporations,
government or voluntary organisations, or in policy related areas. Students
shall be admitted under the Rules covering the Masters Degree, with the
additional qualifications below.
Students are required to complete successfully an approved program of study
of 48 credit points drawn from the list below.
Students shall not include in their program subjects substantially similar
to those already completed as part of their previous undergraduate or graduate
studies.
Students shall discuss their proposed program with the Co-ordinator of the
Master of Policy (Social Policy) prior to enrolment.
Students may be required to undertake additional work as a pre-requisite
for subjects included in the Schedule below.
The Master of Policy shall be available as a part-time and full-time program.
Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in two academic sessions,
part-time students in not less than three and not more than six academic
sessions.
Core:
| SOC+904 |
An Introduction to Policy and Program Evaluation |
8 |
| SOC+933 |
Research Techniques |
8 |
| SOC+940 |
Contemporary Social Policy Theory and Practice |
8 |
Electives: at least three of the following:
| SOC+905 |
Social Policy Research Project |
8 |
| SOC+908 |
Social Policy and Cultural Identity in a Multicultural Society |
8 |
| SOC+918 |
Advanced Sociology of Development |
8 |
| SOC+921 |
Special Topic in Sociological Studies |
8 |
| SOC+924 |
Advanced Studies in Time, Work & Leisure |
8 |
| SOC+942 |
Advanced Race and Ethnic Studies |
8 |
| SOC+943 |
Advanced Urban Society |
8 |
| SOC+949 |
Advanced Social Regulation, Policies and Issues |
8 |
| SOC+959 |
Advanced Sociology of Gender Relations |
8 |
| SOC+962 |
Nationalism and Minorities in the Asia-Pacific Region |
8 |
| SOC+970 |
Advanced Social Movements |
8 |
| LAW+960 |
Law for Professionals |
8 |
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Arts is to provide graduates who
have a limited knowledge of Sociology a means of acquiring a sociological
competence at a reasonably advanced level. The Head of Program will advise
intending students on which course structure is most appropriate to their
interests. The Graduate Diploma will be subject to the Course Rules for
the award of Graduate Diplomas together with the following conditions:
- candidates are required to complete subjects totalling 48 credit
points from those listed in the Arts Schedule under 'Sociology'. Of
these, at least 24 must be from 300-level subjects and the remainder
from 200-level subjects;
- a candidate may not include in his or her Graduate Diploma program
any course component which substantially duplicates a subject or part
of a subject previously passed by the candidate as part of any degree
or diploma already held or previously attempted;
- the selection of subjects and the program of study shall be approved
by the Head of Program;
- a full-time candidate shall normally complete the diploma in one
academic year, a part-time candidate in no less than two and no more
than three academic years;
- admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma is on recommendation
of the Head of the Sociology Program who shall assess the applicant's
aptitude for sustained sociological study at a reasonably advanced level.
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