SOCIN2102 Sociological Theories
Sociological Theories involves developing comprehension of theory as a framework for analysing and explaining notions of 'the social'. This course enables students to encounter and debate how notions of 'the social' are theorised in sociology in different places and in different historical phases. Topics may include social order and bureaucracy, types of inequality and power, religions in modern society, subjectivity and individuation, capitalism, industrialism and post-industrialism, competing theories of the social, network society, risk society and sociological theories in Australia.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
