Worlds of Exclusion: Global Social Inequalities
UndergraduateLTU-SOC3WOE2025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 26 Oct 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Price from
- $2,124
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Worlds of Exclusion: Global Social Inequalities
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Coherently apply a sociological perspective to social inequalities within Australia and in global contexts.
- Critically examine sociological theories of social stratification and inequalities.
- Produce a coherent written argument addressing social issues.
- Effectively conduct research projects on social stratification and inequalities.
- Social Inequality: Theories and Measurement
- Social Class
- Social Exclusion and Poverty
- Gender Inequality
- Racial and Ethnic Inequality
- Social Mobility
- World Stratification and Global Inequality
Individuals may perceive social inequality differently based on their observations, knowledge, and life experiences. What does “social inequality” really mean, and how does it appear and evolve in different societies? Do you wonder why gaps between the rich and poor, along with other social disparities, persist despite technological and societal progress? Are you interested in comparing your views on social inequality with global perspectives or academic insights? This subject provides an opportunity to explore social inequalities and their impacts, and to address equity challenges through sociological and interdisciplinary approaches. You will critically examine diverse inequalities in Australia and globally, addressing issues such as the economic divide, gender inequality, racial biases, social class tensions, unequal access to education, employment, and healthcare, barriers to civic engagement and social mobility, and international divisions and imbalances. You will also investigate how social inequality can be made visible or hidden, using analytical lenses on resource distribution and power dynamics to identify the structural factors influencing these issues. Through real-world examples, case studies, and empirical evidence, this subject will help you navigate the complexities of social inequality and assess whether strategies and policies can effectively reduce disparities and foster inclusion. In addition, it will contribute to advancing academic inquiry and establishing a strong foundation to prepare you for diverse career opportunities.
- Test (600-word equivalent) (15%)
- Research essay (1,200-word equivalent). This essay focuses on the content covered in the first half of the study period. (30%)
- Test (600-word equivalent) (15%)
- Research essay (1,600-word equivalent) This essay is an overall assessment of the content covered in the whole study period. (40%)
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Entry requirements
Others
Prerequisites: Students must have completed 30 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed SOC2WOE (Worlds of Exclusion: Global Social Inequalities) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
UndergraduateLAT-AHS-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-HSC-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-BUS-DEG
Bachelor of Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-DEG
Bachelor of Psychological Science
UndergraduateLAT-PYS-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-CYS-DEG
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