We offer a Social Research specialisation to give you an introductory understanding of the area that is also a pathway to a Masters degree in the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Social Research specialisation, students will have skills and knowledge to:- critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
- relate a field of study in the arts, humanities or social sciences to its wider cultural and societal context;
- critically evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to complex problems; and
- communicate and debate complex issues both orally and in writing, using a variety of media.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DEMO8008 | Principles of Population Analysis | 6 |
| DEMO8011 | Demographic Analysis II | 6 |
| DEMO8024 | Population and Society: Theory and Empirical Perspectives | 6 |
| DEMO8045 | Education and Labour Force | 6 |
| DEMO8047 | International Migration | 6 |
| DEMO8048 | Gender and Population | 6 |
| DEMO8079 | Health Demography | 6 |
| DEMO8082 | Social Research Practice | 6 |
| DEMO8088 | Population, Climate Change and Sustainable Development | 6 |
| SOCR8001 | Statistics for Social Scientists | 6 |
| SOCR8002 | Survey Data Analysis | 6 |
| SOCR8003 | Qualitative Research Analysis | 6 |
| SOCR8004 | Special Topic in Social Research | 6 |
| SOCR8005 | Social Science of the Internet | 6 |
| SOCR8006 | Online Research Methods | 6 |
| SOCR8007 | Survey Data Analysis II | 6 |