1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Sociology at Swinburne is distinctive in two ways. To
be~in ., with, Australian society is examined from an
international perspective, comparing it with other
societies, especially those of East Asia, North America and
Western Europe. Then the program takes an applied
approach by emphasising how sociology can be used to
solve practical problems faced by individuals, organisations
and governments.
In srage one, we introduce the comparative approach to
sociology, and use it to explore aspects of Australian
society, economy and government in an international
context. This takes a full year of study, consisting of
ASlOO Sociology 1A and AS101 Sociology 1B.
Students are required to take two stage two subjects to
pursue a major in sociology. Students intending to major
in sociology are strongly advised to include AS204 Models
of Sociological Analysis as one of the subjects.
At stage three, students completing a major must take
AS306 Methodology of Social Research plus two of the
other subjects offered. Not all of the optional stage two and
stage three subjects are run in any one year. Please check
the current timetable.
Students not majoring in sociology may apply to do any
first, second or third year sociology subject.
Students who do well in their undergraduate work may
apply to be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
course in Social Science.
For students intending to pursue a career in research and
policy analysis, we offer the Graduate Diploma in Urban
Research and Policy. A Master of Arts by coursework in
Urban Research and Policy is also offered.
A Graduate Certificate in Housing Management and
Policy is available for those students seeking to develop a
set of practical skills relevant for employment within
government and non-government housing organisations.
Details for all these postgraduate studies can be found in
the chapter on postgraduate courses.
Subjects offered
Stage 1
AS100 Sociology 1A
AS101 Sociology 1B
Stage 2
AS204 Models of Sociological Analysis
AS205 Sociology of Deviance and Social Control
AS206 Sex and Gender in Society
Stage 3
AS300 Urban Sociology
AS302 Sociology of Organisations
AS303 Current Issues in Sociology
AS306 Methodology of Social Research
AS307 Social Research and Policy
AS308 Migration and Ethnicity
~055 Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Business is a three year full-time (or six
year part-time) degree program offered at both the
Hawthorn and Mooroolbark campuses. Part-time study is
only available at Mooroolbark during the day. It is
expected that students will complete their course at the
campus they are accepted into. As from 1996 there will be
no intake of students into the Mooroolbark campus.
A new Bachelor of Business (A055) structure will be
offered on the Lilydale campus.
Entrance requirements
The normal entry requirements for the Bachelor of
Business degree program is successful completion of VCE
or equivalent including units 3 and 4 of VCE English. It is
recommended that applicants have studied mathematics to
at least Year 11 standard.
Other qualifications
Applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the
equivalent of VCE by the Victorian Curriculum and
~isessment Board. ~;ch qualifications may include
interstate and overseas qualifications and associate diploma
studies at a TAFE institution.
Special entry
Applicants who have not completed a Year 12 qualification
or who completed a Year 12 qualification five or more
years ago are required to sit for an aptitude test before they
can be considered for admission. This test is administered
by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Quota
Not all qualified applicants can be accepted because of the
limited number of available places.
Applications
Applications for the Bachelor of Business, including special
entry, later year entry and part-time, must be made
through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC). Students studying at Swinburne TAFE may apply
directly by obtaining an application form from the
Admissions and Examinations section of Swinburne
University of Technology. Students enrolled in programs
taught within the Division of Business, Humanities and
Social Science may make application to transfer to other
programs within the Division by completing an
Application for Internal Course Transfer available from the
Divisional office, Level 9 of the Business and Arts building.
Business specialisations
The course leading to the award of Bachelor of Business
offers major, minor and elective studies in accounting,
business law, business modelling, economics, finance,
information systems and technolgy, marketing and
organisation behaviour.