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Non-Award MUR-EQU082-2022
Knowledge in the Social Sciences: Understanding Social Change
Prepare yourself for success in the social sciences. While you begin to explore aspects of social change and understand the overall process of change, you’ll develop your skills in academic reading, writing and presentation.
$400 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 11 Jul 2022
- 19 Sep 2022
QS RANKING 2022
27
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
30
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will have:
- study skills such as time management, organisation, and interpersonal communication
- academic skills including academic reading, writing, oral communication, critical thinking, critical analysis, essay planning, essay writing, information seeking and management, and use of learning technologies (e.g. computers and libraries)
- conceptual understandings of knowledge in the social sciences, the purposes and processes of change (personal and societal), and the roles of individuals and groups as agents of change
- attributes that promote success at university such as persistence, self-management, and commitment.
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- Study skills
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Others
English competence as per Murdoch University policy is a prerequisite requirement of this subject.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Need ability to record video and voice (this can be the inbuilt camera and microphone of their computer).
Knowledge in the Social Sciences: Understanding Social Change is the second subject in the FlexiTrack preparation course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University that has an indicative ATAR of 70 or less. This subject consists of a series of engaging topics which introduce students to knowledge in the social sciences, exploring the concept of social change, building on academic skills such as critical reading, analysis, essay writing and referencing.
Please Note: This subject is only available for Domestic Students.
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: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Summary and Critical Analysis (30%)
- Fishbone Essay Plan (5%)
- Critical Essay - social change agents (1250 words) (25%)
- Reflective Blog (0%)
- Module Reflective Video Learning Journal (5 minutes in total) (30%)
- Multiple Choice Mini Quizzes (10%)
Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Sep 22
Textbooks are not required.
Next study term: 18 Sep 22 to 25 Nov 22
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.