Sociology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

The focus of Sociology is the study of industrial and post-industrial societies. It involves the investigation of human groups, communities, institutions and organisations, and the networks of meaning and association which link individuals and groups to the broader social structure of such societies. Coursework programs aim to provide you with a broad range of research skills and equip you for careers in social research, government, industry and the public service.

PhD and research masters programs are available in areas including: Australian society; social policy; applied social research; gender studies; religion; migration and urban affairs; homelessness; social theory; sociology of work; mass media; popular music; social psychology; deviance; family studies; economic sociology; ethnicity and minority relations; research methods; and comparative sociology.

Relevant course groups

3937 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research)
2846 Master of Arts by research and coursework
2695 Master of Arts (Research)
0020 Doctor of Philosophy

Contacts

Telephone: +61 3 9905 2991

Email: sue.stevenson@arts.monash.edu.au