SOCI30016 Social Sustainability

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 25% group work

Is SOCI30016 hard?

SOCI30016: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Using sociology to ask what makes societies sustainable, through a group project shared with a public audience.

After it you can

• Apply sociological theory to sustainability
• Co-design a group project on sustainable futures
• Explain sociological ideas to a general audience

What you need first

“This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Sociology Major within the Bachelor of Arts or the Sociology specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the Minor or as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: Sociology major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts Sociology specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”

How it’s assessed

Presentations 5%, Projects 80%, Assignments 15%

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Quick answers

When is SOCI30016 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking SOCI30016?

Needs “This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Sociology Major within the Bachelor of Arts or the Sociology specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the Minor or as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: Sociology major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts Sociology specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”.

Does SOCI30016 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 5%, Projects 80%, Assignments 15%.

How many class hours a week does SOCI30016 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take SOCI30016 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 SOCI30016?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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