SOCI30015 Work, Labour and Society

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is SOCI30015 hard?

SOCI30015: About average. 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

How work and jobs are organised and changing, and how they can reproduce social inequality.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is SOCI30015 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking SOCI30015?
No prerequisites.
Does SOCI30015 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does SOCI30015 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take SOCI30015 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 SOCI30015?
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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