The Social World

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 1002
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Course ID
202755
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus West, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Eric Hu
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce students to influential sociological concepts, demonstrate how these concepts generate multiple perspectives about social phenomena and develop research skills in sociology which are needed to generate a sociological argument about these perspectives in written form. The course introduces students to the discipline of sociology. It explores the breadth of concepts and research approaches that sociology utilises. The course will particularly help students understand the various ways social differences and inequalities are expressed in society. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Discriminate between major concepts in sociology.
  • Identify key sociological methods.
  • Discuss how social differences are expressed in society.
  • Construct a sociological argument.

Availability

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

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 29856
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 175
Available
Available 175
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 Jun - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 29292
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Building B, B2-52A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Building B, B2-52A
Class number
Class number 29293
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
Class number
Class number 29294
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
Class number
Class number 29295
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
Class number
Class number 29296
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
Class number
Class number 29297
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Building B, B2-52A
Class number
Class number 29298
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29441
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 Jun - Adelaide City Campus West ,
Class number
Class number 26838
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 29858
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 Jun - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 29290
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 29857
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 Jun - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 29291
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed SOCU1008 UO The Social World at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed SOCU1003 The Social World at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)