Social Theory for the 21st Century

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 3054
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Course ID
208122
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Campus
Magill, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Bradley West
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will develop at an advanced level a critical understanding of key contemporary issues and debates in sociology. Students will explore some of the central theoretical debates within contemporary sociology. The course first considers the ways in which classical sociological perspectives continue to find relevance in the contemporary era. The course then covers key strands of sociological inquiry which have recently emerged. Students will examine the innovative theories that sociologists have used to better understand how the contemporary social world operates.

Course learning outcomes

  • demonstrate an advanced and critical understanding of the key contested issues in sociology
  • show evidence of key contemporary theorists and theories who contribute to current debates
  • demonstrate a critical understanding of the key conceptual issues within the discipline
  • critically analyse emerging issues in the discipline which reflect social and global developments

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 23209
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill MyUni, Online
5 May - 19 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Magill MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 23210
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 7 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
5 May - 19 May Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed SOCU3036 Social Theory for the 21st Century at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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