Stream

Sociology and Anthropology - SOCAD13937

Stream Summary

Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science

School: School of Social Sciences

Contact: School of Social Sciences

Program: 3937 - Science/Social Rsch & Policy

Award(s):

Bachelor of Social Research and Policy (Major)

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Stream Outline

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.

Sociology and Anthropology will appeal to you if you are interested in the social and cultural relations through which we live. A major in Sociology and Anthropology will give you a broad and deep appreciation of the disciplines, it will support you in developing your own interests in particular facets of social life, and it will prepare you for employment as a social researcher. Along the way, it will change the way you see the world and allow you to examine the way you live.

Learning Outcomes for Sociology and Anthropology

Upon successful completion of a Sociology and Anthropology stream, you will be able to:
  • recognise both the particularity of different times, different places and different cultures, and the connectedness of all forms of life.
  • understand and work with the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing within and between Sociology and Anthropology.
  • appreciate and appropriately use research strategies and methods to gain sociological and anthropological knowledge.
  • question cultural assumptions, and think critically, imaginatively and creatively.
  • analyse the ethical issues in social research and in public and private life.

Stream Structure

If you wish to gain a major stream in Sociology and Anthropology you must complete 60 units of credit including 12 UOC of core courses at Level 1, at least 18 UOC at Level 2 including the 6 UOC Level 2 core course and at least 18 UOC at Level 3.

Level 1

You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:

Level 2

You must complete the following Level 2 core course:
And at least 12 UOC from the following:

Level 3

You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
And at least 12 UOC from the following:

Note to students in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts will complete ARTS1871 Cultural Experience (6 UOC) as part of their Social Work core requirement. Students who choose a major or minor in Sociology and Anthropology must complete an additional 6 UOC UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Prescribed Elective.
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