Honours Program - Sociology
To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the degree in which you are enrolled:
Program aims
The Honours Program in Sociology aims to apply advanced sociological reasoning in understanding social life, comprehend core and complex concepts and theories within sociology, examine the changing relationships between individuals, groups and society, highlight new social processes associated with social change, social inequality and social conflict, analyse social evidence by selecting and using an appropriate research collection method, follow ethical requirements in conducting social research, and identify the range of ways that sociological knowledge can be applied in vocational setting.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the Honours Program in Sociology students will be able to:
- engage in high-level written and oral communication of information and ideas using appropriate sociological theory and vocabulary
- develop an original research project that involves selection and analysis of an appropriate case, canvassing a range of relevant literature and providing logical conclusions.
- understand professional ethical norms and debates about conducting social research and safeguarding human subjects from harm
- argue for the role of sociology and social research in addressing social problems
- communicate their findings clearly, both in oral and written forms to a high level
Program of study
To qualify for the Honours Program in Sociology a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Core - Year 1 topics
27 units comprising:
HASS7001 Research Communication in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (4.5 units)
HASS7010A Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
HASS7010B Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
HASS7010C Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
HASS7010D Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
HASS7003 Understanding Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences (4.5 units)*
Option - Year 1 topics
Plus 9 units from the following topics
CREA7001 Exegesis (4.5 units)**
CREA7002 Professional Practice for the Creative Arts (4.5 units)
ENGL7702 Reading Literature, Reading the World (4.5 units)
HASS7000 Industry or Community Placement in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (4.5 units)
HASS7002 Honours Special Project in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (4.5 units)
HIST7056 Critical Theory: Past and Present (4.5 units)
HIST7057 Making History: Current Directions in Historiography (4.5 units)
INDG9000 Indigenous Research Methodologies (4.5 units)
PHIL7340 Creativity and the Imagination (4.5 units)
SOCI7031 Research Principles and Practices (4.5 units)
Or up to 9 units of honours appropriate topics with the approval of the Honours co-ordinator
*With Honours co-ordinator approval students can replace HASS7003 Understanding Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences with CREA7100 Understanding Research Methods in the Creative Arts (4.5 units)
**Students undertaking a creative work as part of thesis must select CREA7001 Exegesis