Postgraduate Coursework Courses

Coursework Studies Co-ordinator
Dr Gyu-Jin Hwang

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Overview of coursework in Sociology
Overview of coursework in Social Policy

Master of Arts (Social Policy)

The Master of Arts in Social Policy is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in social policy and as well as professionals already working in related areas. The Program is geared towards students and professionals seeking to engage with the administrative, ethical, social justice and theoretical implications of social policies.

The Master of Arts (Social Polcy) will develop your research skills and your ability to analyze real world issues, whilst providing detailed knowledge of current policy changes.

The program focuses on the practical applications of social policies in various areas including: health; welfare; gender; citizenship; multiculturalism; housing; regional development; and Indigenous initiatives.

Degree structure

8 units of study (48 credit points) including the relevant core unit and with the option of a dissertation (2 units – 12,000 words). The core unit for the Master of Arts (Social Policy) in 2011 is:

SCLG6902 Doing Social Research

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Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific)

The aim of the program is to develop the capacity of advocates working in the field of human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific region so that they may be better equipped to advocate for, promote awareness of and encourage respect for human rights and democratic principles, both across the region and within their local communities.

Uniquely, this degree offers students the opportunity to study both at the internationally renowned University of Sydney and one of four partner universities in the Asia Pacific with particular expertise in human rights and democratisation, through a scholarship scheme co-funded by the University of Sydney and a EUR1.498 grant from the European Commission's EIDHR scheme.

Degree Structure

The degree consists of a foundational semester and a one-week inter-sessional intensive (from July to November) at the University of Sydney and a second semester (from January to May) at one of four regional partner institutions: Mahidol University (Thailand), Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia), Kathmandu School of Law (Nepal) and the University of Colombo (Sri Lanka).

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Master of Human Rights

This Human Rights course offers candidates a firm foundation in human rights law and policy and, through a series of core units, provides a practical understanding of how human rights operate in different political, economic, social and environmental contexts. Students will build knowledge and skills in human rights across a wide range of disciplinary fields including Sociology and Social Policy, Political Science, Political Economy, Philosophy, History And Human Geography.
Unlike our Master of Human Rights and Democratisation course it does not have an in-country component. Rather it emphasises specialist skills. Students with a background in journalism, education and other professions will also be strongly positioned to return to their principal fields with a high level of valuable specialist skills.

Degree structure

8 units of study (48 credit points), comprising: two core units of study (12 credit points); two core elective units of study (12 credit points) and four elective units of study (24 credit points), chosen from the Table of Postgraduate Coursework Units of Study.

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Master of Arts (Sociology)

The Master of Arts in Sociology will equip students with critical insights into the current debates in social theory, and develop students' capacities for social analysis. Sociological expertise is consolidated through investigating dominant institutions, national identity, social interaction and learning how to employ research methodologies and utilize theoretical frameworks. Students are encouraged to undertake sociological research in line with their interests.

Degree structure

8 units of study (48 credit points) including the relevant core units and with the option of a dissertation (2 units - 12,000 words). The core units of the Master of Arts (Sociology) are:

SCLG6902 Doing Social Research
SCLG6903 New Debates in Social Theory

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Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Policy)

Requirements
Bachelor of Arts pass degree in Sociology and Social Policy or equivalent qualification.

Degree Structure
6 units of study (36 credit points).

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Graduate Diploma of Arts (Sociology)

Requirements
Bachelor of Arts pass degree in Sociology and Social Policy or equivalent qualification.

Degree Structure
6 units of study (36 credit points).

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Graduate Certificate of Arts (Social Policy)

Requirements
Bachelor of Arts pass degree in Sociology and Social Policy or equivalent qualification.

Degree Structure
4 units of study (24 credit points), including the complulsory 'Doing Social Research' unit of study.

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Graduate Certificate of Arts (Sociology)