ObjectivesThe Graduate Diploma in Sociology is designed to provide a broad introduction to social theory and social research methods. It provides a practical and conceptual framework for students wishing to proceed further with policy careers in the public sector and non-government organisations, as well as those wishing to pursue further study. Learning outcomes The course should provide graduates who have limited previous sociological experience with: * a solid introduction to sociological ways of thinking; * a grounding in social theory necessary for further study; * a grounding in social research methods necessary for further study.
Entry requirementsApplicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. Credit may be granted, on application, for comparable prior studies.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma in Sociology
Course descriptionThe Graduate Diploma in Sociology is a 36-unit program offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and normally is completed in two semesters full-time or six semesters part-time.
It articulates with the Master of Arts (Sociology), and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the two awards.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
A student's program of study must be approved by the Program Approver.
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Sociology, a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study below.
Not all topics necessarily are available in a given year.
Core Topics
SOCI8002
Advanced Sociological Theory
6
SOCI8003
Advanced Sociological Research Methods
6
plus 24 units from the following:
SOCI8001*
Introduction to Modern Society
6
SOCI8004*
Applied Sociology
6
SOCI8100
Sociology Diploma Research Project
18
* SOCI8001 and/or SOCI8004 may be substituted by other topics at the SOCI8000 level with the permission of the postgraduate convener.
Except with permission of the Faculty Board:
* no topic may be attempted more than twice;
* the course must be completed within two consecutive semesters full-time or six consecutive semesters part-time or, where credit has been granted for previous work, a period determined by the Board.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.