SOCI10003 Inequalities: Future Challenges
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 5% group work
Is SOCI10003 hard?
SOCI10003: Easier. #26 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), No final exam, First-year subject.
What you learn
A sociology intro to inequality: how class, gender, race and sexuality create and keep social gaps.
After it you can
- Explain today's inequalities from a sociology view
- Describe the different dimensions of inequality
- Use theory and evidence to analyse its causes
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Presentations 5%, Assignments 45%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2020–2024)
- The 2020-2021 reviewers found the two-hour lectures long and dry and tutorials unproductive, and some preferred SOCI10001 as an intro.
- Assignments were called interesting and not too hard, with good resources. The 2024 reviewer found it relatively easy to score well and said it improved their writing.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is SOCI10003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking SOCI10003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SOCI10003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 5%, Assignments 45%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Is SOCI10003 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: The 2020-2021 reviewers found the two-hour lectures long and dry and tutorials unproductive, and some preferred SOCI10001 as an intro.
- What do students say about SOCI10003?
- The 2020-2021 reviewers found the two-hour lectures long and dry and tutorials unproductive, and some preferred SOCI10001 as an intro. Assignments were called interesting and not too hard, with good resources. The 2024 reviewer found it relatively easy to score well and said it improved their writing.
- How many class hours a week does SOCI10003 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take SOCI10003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after SOCI10003?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example SOCI20019.
- Can I rate SOCI10003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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