The State, Power and Violence
UndergraduateUNE-SOCY3562025
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 12 Oct 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 20 Oct 2025
- Price from
- $2,396
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
The State, Power and Violence
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of a range of contemporary theories relating to the role of the state and individualism in civil society;
- develop academic skills in political science and sociology dealing with the application of theories, concepts and approaches in analytical contexts;
- critically evaluate questions pertaining to the relationship between the individual, politics and society, with the ability to communicate this effectively to others;
- demonstrate technical skills and abilities in research and written analysis; and
- utilise a range of transferable skills in such areas as learning, time management and technology use (internet, etc).
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
The process that leads to the development of a centralised government is known as the state formation. This subject examines the formation and nature of the state and its relation to civil society. When studying this subject you will cover: state-making and war; the welfare state; the legitimation of power; the nature of rule and governance; terrorism; and the role of social groups, movements and parties. You will also explore the major perspectives in political sociology, as well as key perspectives in classical sociology.
Assessment 1: Essay - 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Review Essay - 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3: Take Home Exam - 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.- Essay (40%)
- Review Essay (20%)
- Take Home Exam - 2 hrs 15 mins (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
UNE-CRIM190-Crime in Rural Communities (no longer available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Criminology.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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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