Sociology
A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Diploma in Sociology | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD028 | 031344G |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) | 36 units | 1 year | 2CM029 | 033064M |
Overview
Flinders offers a comprehensive program that allows students from a range of backgrounds to complete higher degree studies in sociology, social services and allied areas.
The Graduate Diploma aims to provide students 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.
The Master of Arts (Sociology) aims to provide students with:
- advanced training in sociological theory and methods and in substantive areas of sociology;
- training in conducting or developing their own research in sociology.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study: Entry requirements
Domestic students
| International students
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| Applicants for the graduate diploma 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 admission. Applicants for the masters program must normally either: hold an approved honours degree of at least second class standard in a relevant social science; or hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification and the Graduate Diploma in Sociology; or have completed an equivalent course of studies approved by the Faculty Board. | Applicants for the graduate diploma 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 admission. Applicants for the masters program must normally either: hold an approved honours degree of at least second class standard in a relevant social science; or hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification and the Graduate Diploma in Sociology; or have completed an equivalent course of studies approved by the Faculty Board. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Mid-year entry:
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | Apply through: | International Office | |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 20 February 2009 | Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008 Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009 |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Graduate Diploma in Sociology | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount
| N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $9,000 | $16,400 | |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $9,000 | $16,400 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
Department of Sociology
Tel: (08) 8201 2026, or (08) 8201 2188. Fax: (08) 8201 3521
Email: sociology@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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