SOCI30001 Contemporary Sociological Theory
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is SOCI30001 hard?
SOCI30001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Major recent theories in sociology on power, order, conflict, globalisation and identity, and how research uses them.
After it you can
- Explain major contemporary sociological theories
- Use theory to analyse globalisation and identity
- Evaluate how research builds and tests theory
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 90%
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Quick answers
- When is SOCI30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking SOCI30001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SOCI30001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 90%.
- How many class hours a week does SOCI30001 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take SOCI30001 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate SOCI30001?
- 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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