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Diploma in Arts (Sociology)

Course code: 2457 + Course abbreviation: DipArts(Sociol) + Total credit points required: 48 + 3 to 4 years concurrent with a bachelors degree

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield P/T only; Clayton P/T only; Gippsland P/T only)
Off-campus (Gippsland P/T only)

Course description

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of sociology while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students develop an understanding of people and the relationships they enter into as members of various social groups, for example families, schools, workplaces and cultures. They also explore a range of social issues in contemporary Australian society from a variety of perspectives, including health, the environment, deviance, women’s lives, race and ethnic relations, the family, work and technology, (human) reproduction, social justice and legal institutions, sociological theory and research.

Course structure

Course requirements

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in sociology. For full information on the units required, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/.

Contact details

Website: www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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