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Arts > Why study Sociology at Monash? Monash Sociology is one of the largest sociology programs in Australia and there are more than 80 sociologists working throughout Monash. Monash is currently ranked among the world’s best sociology departments for our research (QS university rankings). Our stimulating undergraduate units are taught by award-winning lecturers and our units regularly rank among the very best at Monash for quality and interest. A VITAL SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINE Exciting Career Prospects The focus of sociological teaching and research is the study of contemporary societies in a global context. Sociology graduates have knowledge in key social issues, excellent research skills and the capacity to apply and integrate discrete sets of knowledge in order to identify and respond to complex social problems. We investigate diverse human groups, communities, institutions and organisations. Sociologists focus on social structures, cultures and processes of change. We examine class, gender, ethnicity, power and culture to understand the differences in how people live, think and feel. Our wide range of units are designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore broad theoretical and methodological issues. THE NATURAL HOME OF GENDER STUDIES Gender studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field of inquiry broadly concerned with questions of gender, sexuality and culture. The sociology major has a Gender Studies stream, the only dedicated program of its kind at Monash. Students can complete a specialisation in gender studies by taking gender-focussed units at each year level. Students completing the Sociology major have made careers in government and the private sector. Common destinations include the federal and Victorian public service (e.g. the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs), research organizations (e.g. Murdoch Children’s Research Institute), and NGOs both locally and overseas. KEY research Sociologists at Monash conduct cutting-edge research on the environment, health, gender, youth and cultural diversity. For example, our youth research focuses on the ways young people respond to – and create – new conditions of social and economic life in the twenty-first century. We explore the meanings and impacts of globalisation, new media and technology, the new transitions environment and shifts in work/ study patterns, relationships and self-identity and citizenship for youth today. Australia ■ China ■ India ■ Italy ■ Malaysia ■ South Africa Our gender research examines popular culture and issues such as vanity, consumption, social media and sex work. We study families and intimate life especially new modes of kinship, partnering and migration. We undertake research on cultural diversity in many forms including multiculturalism, migration and religious and sexual diversity. Our research sits at the cutting-edge of current debates on diversity and social inclusion. Health and society is a strong research theme in Sociology too. We undertake innovative research on health and medical technologies; health and illness experiences and public health. Environmental sociology is a rapidly growing area of research where we focus on urban water, sustainability and the global challenge of creating more livable cities. www.monash.edu CRICOS Provider: Monash University 00008C > Including Sociology in your Monash University degree You can take units in Sociology towards a major, a minor or simply as elective units. The Gender Studies stream in Sociology can also be taken as a major or minor. COURSE OVERVIEW A SELECTION OF OUR UNITS OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY OVERSEAS Sociology is a versatile major, providing important training for students intending to work in areas such as social policy, social research and journalism. Our first year units introduce students to key perspectives and substantive areas of sociology: socialisation, social theory, sexualities and gender, industrialisation and globalisation, class and social inequality. In later years, sociological theories and methods are examined in greater detail. A wide range of electives are available, many of which give students an understanding of the diverse aspects of Australian culture in its global context. // Sex and the media You can study Sociology overseas for a semester or even a year at well known institutions such as Pennsylvania State University, the University of California and the University of Warwick. // Cultural diversity, citizenship and identity // Families, relationships and intimate life // Youth, culture and social change // Spiritualities, faiths and religions: Society and the transcendent // Men, masculinity and society // Global childhoods: Children’s rights, welfare and mobility in a global context COMPLEMENTARY STUDY AREAS Criminology, Anthropology, Behavioural Studies, Psychology, Politics. // Sexuality and society // Sociology of health and medicine // Critical social psychology // Sustainable societies > // Population and society Info on our teaching staff and research can be found at: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/ sociology/ Faculty of Arts Building 11, First floor, West wing Monash University Clayton 3800 You can find out more here www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks /aos/sociology 03 9902 6011 http://ask.monash.edu www.facebook.com/MonashArts