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Level 5
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20 Credits
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0.1667 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$890 NZ Domestic$2,104 NZ International
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Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
This online course will introduces you to the concepts of social structure, culture and change in Aotearoa New Zealand since the 1980s. It has a particular focus on the importance of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnic relations.
The course examines the historical underpinnings of the social democratic consensus, and investigates the effects of post-1984 changes to the welfare state and economy. It covers the following areas as they relate to contemporary social formations:
- social policy and welfare
- key concepts associated with political change such as ideology, representation and power.
For more information watch the course introduction video below.
What you will learn
In this online course you will develop skills of analysis, argument, expression, and a practical knowledge of contemporary issues. When you complete this course you will be able to:
- explain core social science concepts
- apply social science concepts – class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ideology, representation and power - to the Aotearoa New Zealand context
- identify and interpret processes of social, historical and cultural change in Aotearoa New Zealand society.
Assessment
This course is 100% internally assessed.
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable internet and data plan.
If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.