We can’t ignore cannabis referendum
Dr Fiona Hutton urges us not to turn a blind eye to the cannabis referendum, even though it may not feel significant amid Covid-19.
The School of Social and Cultural Studies brings together the teaching, research and scholarship strengths of Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Religious Studies, Social Policy and Sociology.
You’ll study the current analyses of how societies and cultures are formed, how they are governed, how they break down and how we might envisage new and viable future social and cultural systems.
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Graduate Policy role at Ministry of Business and Innovation
"I can honestly say that I use my Anthropology degree every day at MBIE and I've also been working in the COVID-19 response team", says graduate Hayley Aikman.
50 years of Religious Studies at Victoria
Throughout 2020, Religious Studies will be hosting a variety of public events that help us to mark our 50 years. You are warmly invited to attend any of them.
Its not to late to Change the World
Join the rebellion and be part of history in the making. Come and learn about Social Movements throughout the world in SOSC 318. Its not too late to enrol!
Inspector for the Office of the Inspectorate at the Department of Corrections
Since graduating with a degree in Criminology, I have also worked at the Court of Appeal, the National Intelligence Centre (New Zealand Police) and the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Read more about Kymberley JackFrom Sociology Graduate to Graduate Policy Analyst.
"Sociology offers a good foundation for policy work and the skills I developed are transferable. Policy work is meaningful and a great transition from university to the workforce" says Bex Kidson
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Sociology graduate a senior staff member at Spark
Having a degree in Sociology showed my employer that I could grasp complex concepts, meet deadlines and articular myself clearly with logic and reasoned argument.
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Congratulations to our students
The School of Social and Cultural Studies would like to heartily congratulate all our students who should be enjoying the red carpet treatment at the May graduation. It is always a special time to recognise the brilliant achievements of our many undergraduates and Honours students.
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On yer bike – how cyclists, pedestrians & cars share city streets
There is a fine art to how pedestrians, cyclists, and car and bus drivers navigate the shared thoroughfares of our towns and cities. It’s a busy research area for sociologist and cyclist Dr Mike Lloyd, from the School of Social and Cultural Studies