Society and Politics

Deakin’s programs in Society and Politics are as diverse as the careers they represent.

Our programs are carefully designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills vital for gaining meaningful careers within the education sector, government departments, community services and the health industry.

Speak to staff at the Course Information Centre during Open Day to find out more about Society and Politics at Deakin.

Information sessions -
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

• Sociology - understanding and analysing societies
  
• Philosophy
• The relevance of Criminology
• Anthropology - what's it all about?
• History - why study the past?
• Australian Studies - Australia today and tomorrow

Sociology – understanding and analysing societies

10.00–10.30 am
Building ic, Room ic3.101

Study the people around you. The rich, the poor, the strong, the weak, the powerful, the oppressed and all in between. Hear how you can learn to change the way you see the world.

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Philosophy

10.30–11.00 am
Building ic, Room ic3.101

Philosophy for life – from world religions to Freud; from ethics to political philosophy. Deakin’s philosophy program will challenge you and your thinking.

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The relevance of Criminology

11.00–11.30 am
Building ib, Room ib3.311

Crime, security, policing and punishment – come and learn how Criminology looks at these areas and find out how you can work in criminology, policy development, intelligence, paralegal and security services.

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Anthropology – what’s it all about?

12.00–12.30 pm
Building ib, Room ib3.232

Anthropology is the study of lives of people in a range of societies. Find out what you will learn and its relevance for you and your career.

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History – why study the past?

1.00–1.30 pm
Building ib, Room ib3.311

‘The insistence of the past in the present: history at Deakin.’ Join this talk to explore our stimulating and challenging history program.

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Australian Studies – Australia today and tomorrow

2.00–2.30 pm
Building ic, Room ic3.101

What can we learn from Australia’s past to shape our future?

Hear how Australian Studies develops skills in recognising the impact of the past on the present and find out about career opportunities in education, government, media, tourism, museum and cultural organisations.

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