Overview
Sociology focuses on the study of human behaviour and social interaction to help understand how societies are organised, develop and change. Sociology uses scientific methods to explore how people and groups act, react and connect with each other. Students will be encouraged to question their assumptions and to reflect on their understandings and ideas about social relations.
- Apply Apply for 2025
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Humanities Department
Unit focus areas
Sociology Unit 3 - This unit explores expressions of culture and ethnicity within Australian society in two different contexts – Australian Indigenous culture, and ethnicity in relation to migrant groups.
Sociology Unit 4 - In this unit, students explore the ways that sociologists have thought about the idea of community, and how the various forms of community are experienced.
Pre-requisites
Students can take any Units 3 and 4 pathways without taking Units 1 and 2, although Units 1 and 2 give good preparation for Units 3 and 4 in the same area. See the subject guide for more details.
Assessments
For Units 3 and 4, students complete School-Assessed Coursework (50%) subject to external moderation and a written examination (50%).
Enrolments and assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
Using the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), a student is enroled in each of their subjects with both (a) a home school and (b) an assessing school. For more information about enrolments and assessments and what needs to be completed please click the button below to read further information.
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