SOCI20016 Sociology of Culture
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is SOCI20016 hard?
SOCI20016: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How culture such as art, sport, food, music and social media reflects and shapes social values and structures.
After it you can
- Explain key ideas in cultural sociology
- Analyse an everyday cultural practice sociologically
- Discuss how culture can reinforce or challenge power
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 70%, Presentations 30%
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Quick answers
- When is SOCI20016 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking SOCI20016?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SOCI20016 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 70%, Presentations 30%.
- How many class hours a week does SOCI20016 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take SOCI20016 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.
- Can I rate SOCI20016?
- 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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