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Study humanities & social science online with Murdoch University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

Genre and Classic Texts

Dangerous Pleasures: An Introduction to Literary Studies

Academic Writing

Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations

Introduction to Cultural Studies

Sustainability, Climate Change and Economics

Academic and Professional Communications

Drugs in Society

English Language in Use

This subject invites students to consider the ways in which health, illness, and wellbeing are shaped by social, cultural, political, and economic forces. As opposed to focusing on individual behaviours in isolation, SOC313 explores how broad social structures – such as inequality, gender norms, medicalisation, and rampant global capitalism – shape our understanding of what it means to be ‘healthy’ and ‘well’. We use sociological theories, case studies, and contemporary controversies and social issues (from wellness influencers to abortion access in the United States) to interrogate mainstream narratives around health and wellness, encouraging students to consider a more inclusive, ethical, and socially just approach to health.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Healthy Lifestyles

Food is essential for sustenance, and a cornerstone of cultures worldwide. Yet food security remains a global challenge, with millions of people facing food-related issues (e.g. chronic hunger, nutritional deficiencies), not only in low-income countries but also in higher-income countries, such as Australia. Evidence shows that food security is not merely about availability. Rather, it is complicated by socio-economic, environmental and political contexts, including consumption patterns. Using a systems thinking approach, we analyse the complex, interconnected challenges and opportunities that affect food security as well as the resilience of food systems. We consider food system transitions in action, which may enhance food security in different parts of the world. Finally, we explore food system transformation, focusing on changing how food systems operate to improve environmental, health, and livelihood outcomes for more sustainable and equitable futures.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Food Security

﻿This subject introduces students to sociological perspectives on youth and the way identity is shaped by social structures and forces. Framed through developmental, social, and cultural lenses, the unit explores contemporary and historical perspectives on youth identity within Australian and international contexts. Students develop knowledge to describe and explain contemporary youth identities by applying relevant sociological theory and concepts. This involves exploration of issues related to youth within families, schooling, employment, and the healthcare system, with considerations for the intersectionality that characterises youth within diverse communities. These insights are examined within the bounds of rapidly changing communities and the ways media and technology are complementing and replacing traditional forces shaping youth identity. Implications for working with youth and issues related to their care and wellbeing are also examined.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Youth Identities

Who has power—and who doesn’t? How is control maintained in society, and how do people resist it? This unit introduces students to key sociological ideas about power and control, examining how power operates in everyday life and across major institutions such as the media, politics, education, the healthcare system, and the workplace. Students will explore the work of influential thinkers like Marx, DuBois, Zuboff, Butler, and Foucault, while considering contemporary forms of power, from social media algorithms and surveillance technologies to global inequality, medicalisation in the healthcare setting, and protest movements. Designed for students from all disciplines, this unit offers tools to think critically about the visible and invisible forces that shape our world, our thinking, and the way we live. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions, students will develop the skills to analyse power in action and reflect on their own place within systems of influence and control.﻿Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Power and Control

The two-way science subject explores the intersection between Western and Indigenous Science knowledge. We will explore the deep connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have with the land, waters, and sky, and how this has been fostered throughout the millennia. This knowledge encompasses areas of knowledge such as medicine, engineering, ecology, astronomy and sociology. Students will broaden their understanding of Indigenous pedagogy and knowledge transfer, how both Western and Indigenous cultures can mutually benefit from utilising Indigenous science Knowledges, as well as investigating the ways in which students can do so regarding their own field of study. This subject will outline specific disciplines which have benefited from the integration of Indigenous Knowledges, and students will have the opportunity to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and knowledge holders, engage in practical exercises, and participate in field trips. Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Two Way Science

In this subject, we explore several current debates on matters of importance to Indigenous communities and mainstream Australia. These topics are all contentious and they are often divisive. We take a deep dive into the discourses both for and against and critically reflect on how they shape political action in these spaces. A broad range of voices are examined, including leading Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal thinkers from across the political spectrum and community sector, many of whom hold conflicting reasoning behind their positions. The role of the media, existing power structures and socio-political history have a significant role in shaping current discourses on topics related to Indigenous Australians and in this subject, students begin to unpack these ideas.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Hot Topics in Indigenous Australia

This Aboriginal-led subject offers students from all disciplines an immersive understanding of Australian Aboriginal culture, history and experience through the lens of the local Noongar people – the traditional custodians of the land upon which Murdoch University’s main campus is situated. Additionally, it develops cross-cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication skills, which are highly regarded career competencies. The unit is highly experiential, including field-trips to culturally significant sites and workshops led by local Noongar community representatives and organisations.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)

Australia’s democracy is among the oldest and most stable in the world. Yet the Australian political system is not without its critics or without its challenges. In this subject, students examine the ideas, events, actors and institutions that have shaped the design and operation of the Australian political system. The strengths and the weaknesses of Australian democracy are analysed, and the ways in which the design of its political system affects the nature of politics and power in Australian society are also explored.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Australian Politics and Government

Politics, Society and Technology explores how technology affects politics and society, and in turn how different political actors use technology for varying objectives. Students will be introduced to conceptual and theoretical approaches as well as research methods to understand and explain the roles and influence of technology in politics and society. Some technologies have been used to create critical moments for political and social change. Other technologies, by contrast, are used to tighten censorship, surveillance or manipulate political communication.The unit engages students in nuanced discussions about these technologies and their role to critically interrogate: How has technology changed politics? How are societies using digital technology to create social and political change? Why are certain groups or societies affected negatively by certain technologies? What are the approaches to govern and regulate technologies and their roles? Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Politics, Society, and Technology

How should we understand those aspects of our conduct that are most personal and intimate and yet that, in many respects, leave the biggest impression on the lives of those closet to us? In other words, how do we understand the significance and complexity of our relations with others? In this unit, students examine whether ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ condition our attitudes to people we know, people we don’t yet know, and people we may never meet. We explore complex problems that shape experiences of love, sex and friendship, including such vexed issues as pornography, prostitution, and online dating. This unit combines key historical and modern readings to investigate a range of philosophical themes that are raised by such questions.﻿Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

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