Graduate Diploma in Arts - Sociology

Summary

This flexible diploma is a way for you to take Arts courses if you have already completed a degree, and a useful pathway to postgraduate study.

Programme overview

If you already have a degree and want to take Arts courses, this flexible diploma might just be for you.

You could use the diploma to prepare for postgraduate study by taking courses in the subject of your choice at intermediate and advanced undergraduate level.

It is also a way that you can study a specific subject to complement your existing qualifications and further your personal or professional development.

Programme structure

• The programme comprises 120 points from Arts courses.
• Courses must be at Stage II or above, including at least 75 points (five courses) at Stage III or above.
• Postgraduate courses can also be included.
• The programme is equivalent to two semesters of full-time study.
• You might be able to include a dissertation.
• You should seek advice about your planned enrolment from the Arts Students' Centre.

• If you're planning to qualify for postgraduate study, you should carefully check the possible requirements for the programme you're hoping to enter.

Sociology:

Sociology explores topical social issues and seeks to understand the modern world.

Subject overview

Sociology pays special attention to questions of power and social justice. It places particular emphasis on theory, research methods and social policy.

By studying Sociology you can examine and analyse different aspects of modern society such as:

Family

Social justice

Medicine

Youth cultures

Gender and sexuality

Environmental problems

Popular culture

Health and illness

Disasters

Ethnic identities

The social construction of knowledge

Where can Sociology take you?

Sociology develops analytical and research skills. Sociology graduates have careers in policy analysis, central and local government, the media and journalism, social and health research, business, marketing and union advocacy.

Where could this programme take you?

You can supplement your undergraduate degree with the courses you need to follow a specific career path or enhance your professional development. If you’re looking to step up into one of our postgraduate programmes, the graduate diploma is a useful way for you to get there.

Further study options

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Master of Arts
Master of Heritage Conservation
Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies
Master of Indigenous Studies
Master of Public Policy