SOCI20022 Medicine, Sickness and Society

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is SOCI20022 hard?

SOCI20022: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

A sociological look at health and illness: who gets sick, what being ill is like, and how people deal with medicine.

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What you need first

None

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How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%

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Quick answers

When is SOCI20022 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking SOCI20022?
No prerequisites.
Does SOCI20022 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%.
How many class hours a week does SOCI20022 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take SOCI20022 as breadth?
Yes, for: 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 SOCI20022?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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