HSS – Postgraduate courses

Graduate Diploma in Social Inquiry


UTS course code: C07106 Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Social Inquiry Abbreviation: GradDipSocInq Course fee: $166.67 per cp (local); $7,450 per semester (international) Total credit points: 48 Course aims Admission requirements Course duration Course structure Course program Course aims Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Social Inquiry are able to: draw on a conceptual base spanning sociology, politics and cultural studies that is academically rigorous and socially relevant bring together social research and advocacy through qualitative methodology, action research and collaborative social inquiry develop rigorous and systematic approaches to social practice, with a focus on advocacy and communication use comparative analysis to contextualise critical inquiry in local, international and globalising environments evaluate theoretical claims and address strategic policy questions through in-depth research and analysis conduct presentations and collaborative projects to develop innovative perspectives and proposals, and appreciate the richness of theory and practice in social inquiry, and the ethos that critical education is an end in itself. Admission requirements Students will be selected on the Faculty postgraduate entry criteria relating to educational background, professional experience and demonstrated capability. To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma an applicant must demonstrate a strong level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants will have an undergraduate degree and/or professional experience in the field and that they will have demonstrated a high level of interest and knowledge in the area of social inquiry. Course duration This course is offered over two semesters, full time, or equivalent part time. Course structure Students complete four compulsory subjects equivalent to 32 credit points, at 400 level. In addition students choose two electives from a bank of subjects equivalent to 16 credit points. 57062 Social Movements and Collective Action 8cp 57047 Transnational Cultures 8cp 57097 Advanced Social Research 8cp 57098 Advocacy and Communication 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Course program Typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester Autumn semester 57062 Social Movements and Collective Action 8cp 57047 Transnational Cultures 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Spring semester 57097 Advanced Social Research 8cp 57098 Advocacy and Communication 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Typical part-time program commencing in Autumn semester Year 1 Autumn semester 57062 Social Movements and Collective Action 8cp 57047 Transnational Cultures 8cp Spring semester 57097 Advanced Social Research 8cp Year 2 Autumn semester 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Spring semester 57098 Advocacy and Communication 8cp Typical full-time program commencing in Spring semester Spring semester 57097 Advanced Social Research 8cp 57098 Advocacy and Communication 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Autumn semester 57062 Social Movements and Collective Action 8cp 57047 Transnational Cultures 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp Typical part-time program commencing in Spring semester Year 1 Spring semester 57097 Advanced Social Research 8cp Year 2 Autumn semester 57062 Social Movements and Collective Action 8cp 57047 Transnational Cultures 8cp Spring semester 57098 Advocacy and Communication 8cp Year 3 Autumn semester 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp 5xxxx Social Inquiry elective 8cp