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Australian and Global Societies

Undergraduate | MAQ-SOCX1000 | 2020

Previously MAQ-SOCX175

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Spot patterns in Australia's social structures. Look at the media, family, religion and class. Take advantage of sociological research methods such as observations and interviews. Begin to examine Australian society through a sociological lens.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

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Australian and Global Societies

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will:

    1. be familiar with the key sociological concepts as they are applied to the study of Australian society
    2. be aware of existing patterns of social structure and the processes and nature of change currently taking place
    3. have developed a broad understanding of the nature and methods of social science
    4. be able to use basic social research skills to undertake some types of original, primary research under supervision

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-SGY110 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-SOCX175-Australian Society (no longer available)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

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