Sociology (2022)

Sociology is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC) and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Sociology may also be taken as a second major or minor, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Sociology as a single major for the BA, BCC or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Sociology including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must include SOCIO101, at least 30 points from SOCIO coded 200 level papers, and at least 30 points from SOCIO coded 300 level papers, and a further 30 points at 300 level.

To complete Sociology as part of a double major for the BA, BCC, BSocSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from the papers listed for Sociology, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must include SOCIO101, at least 15 points from SOCIO coded papers at 200 level, and at least 30 points from SOCIO coded papers at 300 level.

To complete a minor in Sociology, students must complete 60 points from papers listed for Sociology, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete SOCIO101, at least one SOCIO coded 200 level paper, and at least one SOCIO coded 300 level paper.

Enquiries about undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sociology should be directed to the Programme Convenor.

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• Prescriptions for the GradCert(Socy) and GradDip(Socy)
• Prescriptions for the PGCert(Socy), PGDip(Socy), BSocSc(Hons) and MSocSc
• Prescriptions for the MPhil
• Prescriptions for the PhD
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level
• 800 Level
• 900 Level

• Prescriptions for the GradCert(Socy) and GradDip(Socy)

  A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Sociology at an advanced level in their first degree.

  Each programme of study for the Graduate Certificate must include at least one SOCIO coded 200 level paper and at least one SOCIO coded 300 level paper. Each programme of study for the Graduate Diploma must include at least one SOCIO coded 200 level paper, and at least two SOCIO coded 300 level papers.

  For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(Socy), PGDip(Socy), BSocSc(Hons) and MSocSc

  To complete a BSocSc(Hons) in Sociology, students must gain 120 points at 500 level, including at least 30 points in research (normally SOCIO591), and at least 30 points from other SOCIO coded 500 level papers.

  To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in the MSocSc in Sociology, a student must have completed either:

  a) a BSocSc with a major in Sociology (or equivalent) and have gained at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or

  b) a BSocSc(Hons) in Sociology (or equivalent) with at least second class honours (second division) or a PGDip in Sociology (or equivalent) with at least a B average and

  c) have satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.

  Completion requirements for the MSocSc in Sociology vary according to admission criteria:

  Students admitted under a) above must complete 180 points from approved 500 level papers, including 60 points from SOCIO coded papers, and either a 120 point thesis, a 90 point thesis or a 60 point dissertation. It is recommended that students take one of the research methods papers listed.

  Students admitted under b) above must complete a 120 point thesis, a 90 point thesis and a further 30 points from approved 500 level papers, or a 60 point dissertation and a further 60 points from approved 500 level papers.

• Prescriptions for the MPhil

  The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• Prescriptions for the PhD

  The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  GNSEX101	Gender and Sexuality: Representations and Realities	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper considers issues related to gender, sexuality, and the body including health issues, media representations, gender based violence, and forms of resistance.
  SOCIO101	Introduction to Sociology	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and practices that enable an understanding of contemporary societies.
  SOCIO102	The Sociology of Crime, Deviance and Social Justice	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides students with an introduction to criminology and the criminal justice system, with a focus on the New Zealand context.
  SOCPY100	Introduction to Social Policy	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other democratic societies.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  SOCIO201	21st Century Activism and Radical Thought	15.0	22B (Hamilton)
  This paper will offer insight into the historical legacies of systemic racism, sexism and class oppression by taking an in-depth look at key issues raised in 20th century social movements in New Zealand and the United States and mapping those issues into the 21st century.
  SOCIO203	Popular Culture	15.0	22A (Online)
  This paper offers a sociological perspective on historical and contemporary forms of popular culture.
  SOCIO204	Punishment, Society and Social Justice	15.0	No occurrences
  This subject will provide students with a critical understanding of the theoretical, political and policy issues associated with societies' response to crime and social harm.
  SOCPY200	Social Policy and Social Issues	15.0	22A (Online) & 22A (Tauranga)
  The paper continues the study of social policy at 200 level. The focus of this paper is on the welfare state, the policy cycle as well as social problems, such as poverty.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  GNSEX303	Intersectionalities: Identities and Inequalities	15.0	22B (Hamilton)
  This paper provides a comprehensive review of the historical context for understanding contemporary issues of race, gender, sexuality, and social class. It investigates micro and macro level experiences and the social construction of identities. In doing so, this paper looks at how power is distributed in society, the theories that...
  SOCIO302	Globalisation and International Development	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Online)
  This paper examines the impact of globalisation on both developed and developing countries. Special focus is placed on the labour-capital relation. Applied methods of comparative analysis are also introduced.
  SOCIO304	Sociology of the Body	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  A sociological investigation of bodies, as they are experienced and represented, examining the embodied relationship between structure and agency.
  SOCIO311	Current Issues in Crime Control and Social Justice	15.0	22G (Online)
  This paper examines sociological explanations for criminal behaviour and examines issues within criminal justice.
  SOCIO390	Directed Study	15.0	22A (Hamilton), 22B (Hamilton) & 22D (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students with a flexible opportunity to investigate a specific topic from a sociology perspective.
  SOCPY300	Social Policy	15.0	22B (Online)
  This paper provides students with experience of the ways in which policy is formulated and enacted. Theoretical perspectives are consolidated and extended to enhance opportunities for employment in the social policy field.
  SOCPY301	Health, Wellbeing and Policy	15.0	22B (Hamilton), 22B (Online) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides a critical introduction to key issues in the formation of health policy at both a national and international level.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  SOCIO504	Marx, Marxism, and Beyond: Contesting Perspectives	30.0	22B (Hamilton)
  Marx's theory of capitalist society is examined with reference to the contested history of twentieth century Marxism and the related development of neo-Marxist and post-Marxist perspectives.
  SOCIO507	The Regulation of Sexuality	30.0	22A (Online)
  This paper examines how sexuality is regulated in contemporary Western societies through social norms, discourses, laws, policies, and rules that privilege certain notions about sexuality, while others are marginalised.
  SOCIO589	Directed Study	15.0	22A (Hamilton), 22B (Hamilton) & 22H (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. Open to selected students who meet the criteria set out in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate Handbook.
  SOCIO590	Directed Study	30.0	22A (Hamilton), 22B (Hamilton), 22D (Hamilton) & 22H (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. Open to selected students who meet the criteria set out in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate Handbook.
  SOCIO591	Dissertation	30.0	22X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  SOCIO592	Dissertation	60.0	22X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  SOCIO593	Sociology Thesis	90.0	22X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  SOCIO594	Sociology Thesis	120.0	22X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.

• 800 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  SOCIO800	Sociology MPhil Thesis	120.0	22X (Hamilton)
  No description available.

• 900 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  SOCIO900	Sociology PhD Thesis	120.0	22I (Hamilton), 22J (Hamilton), 22K (Hamilton), 22X (Hamilton) & 22X (Tauranga)
  No description available.