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Postgraduate Study
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The interdisciplinary postgraduate program in Sociology at Melbourne is hosted by the Department of Political Science. The courses offer a deeper understanding of the social and cultural questions at the centre of contemporary life and investigate forms of crisis evident in contemporary social phenomena. The diverse coursework options and research specialisations are directed to the analysis of social action and movements, transformations in the life course, and the various guises of identity. Postgraduate students have opportunities to develop practical field work skills and a variety of research methods and critical approaches used in social analysis, including those leading up to higher degree original research. An innovative internship program is also available.
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The emphasis on direct experience and fieldwork based study underpins the professionally oriented focus of skills development in the courses offered. The program has a strong research identity and maintains international links with universities and research institutes in North America, Asia and Europe. Graduates of Sociology are able to choose from a variety of career pathways and will continue to draw on their analytical skills throughout their professional development. An articulated structure of postgraduate courses in Sociology is offered at Melbourne for those interested in expanding their interests and knowledge in the discipline.
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Courses offered in Sociology - 2006
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Coursework Programs
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Graduate Certificate in Arts (Sociology)
A short, coherent program of study in Sociology that provides a good introduction to the discipline.
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
This Diploma gives students a solid grounding in Sociology, equivalent to a Major, and thus qualifies for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma.
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Sociology)
The certificate provides an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study and may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma.
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
This Diploma equates to a BA(Hons) year, and is designed to qualify students for entry to higher degree research programs.
Master
of Social Policy (Coursework only)
The program provides specialist training for professional qualification
purposes, usually to graduates working in the field of social policy,
but may also be taken for general interest. Students will gain an advanced
understanding of major trends in comparative social policy and policy
organsations, and develop their own specialised knowledge in one or
more areas of study. This is a new degree and full details will be posted
shortly.
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Research Programs
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How to Apply
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Scholarships
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Australian students please contact the Melbourne Scholarships Office for information about scholarships.
International students can nominate to be considered for all available scholarships directly on their application forms. More information can be found here.
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For Further Information
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