Postgraduate courses

The following two courses are offered for postgraduate students: SOCY6066 Social Science of the Internet and SOCR8006 Online Research Methods.

The courses provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant theory and methods for empirical social science internet research. In particular, students learn about:

  • the fundamental changes to society, politics and the economy brought about by the Web
  • social science concepts and methods for understanding life in the Digital Age
  • online research methods for collecting and analysing internet data

Course Information

SOCY6066 Social Science of the Internet postgraduate course, School of Sociology.

Overview, learning outcomes, assessment, workload and more!

SOCR8006 Online Research Methods postgraduate course, School of Sociology.

Overview, learning outcomes, assessment,workload and more!

General Information

More information about Postgraduate Studies at the ANU

Admission requirements, fees, scholarships and more!

Contact Professor Robert Ackland (course convener).

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