Political Science and Policy Studies is the study of political theories, processes, events and institutions, the operation and function of government, and the development and analysis of public and other policies.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of political systems and processes, the links between political structures and social and economic development, the social and political aspects of power, how societies govern themselves, how nations relate to each other in a global society, and policy development.

Courses in Narrow Field 0901 Political Science and Policy Studies develop skills in:

• analysing the various factors affecting voting behaviour and the nature of political campaigning
• evaluating and interpreting the links between political structures and social and economic development
• evaluating the effect of economic and political change, and government policy on international relations

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

090101  Political Science
090103  Policy Studies

Political Science is the study of political ideas, processes, institutions and behaviour, and how they influence public decisions within and among communities.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• business-government relations
• comparative political systems
• electoral behaviour
• international relations
• political ideologies

Policy Studies is the study of analysing and developing policies to achieve societal and corporate goals.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Australian foreign policy
• socio-environmental policy
• public policy development
• regional development policy
• social policy analysis

Studies in Human Society is the study of the past and present behaviour of humans and their interaction, social organisation and geographical distribution.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of collective behaviour, social and cultural processes and systems, the techniques and procedures of research design and analysis, and history and its relation to the current condition of society.

Courses in Narrow Field 0903 Studies in Human Society develop skills in:

• analysing the impact of historical events on past and contemporary society
• authenticating, evaluating and interpreting anthropological data
• compiling historical data from primary and secondary sources, and interviews
• evaluating and interpreting cultural, demographic and sociological data
• identifying, authenticating, analysing and evaluating material artefacts
• researching aspects of societies using a variety of social research methods

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

090301  Sociology
090303  Anthropology
090305  History
090307  Archaeology
090309  Human Geography
090311  Indigenous Studies
090313  Gender Specific Studies
090399  Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.

Psychology. This is included in Narrow Field 0907 Behavioural Science.

Sociology is the study of the origin, development, organisation and functioning of human society, including the study of the patterns of social relations.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• social control
• social inequalities
• social interaction
• sociological theory
• sociology of education
• social structure

Anthropology is the study of the diversity of human cultural practices and beliefs by participant observation and comparison.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• anthropology of development
• cultural studies
• ethnography
• ethnology
• evolution of human culture
• kinship
• transformation of traditional societies

History is the study of past cultures, events and ideas using written documents and other evidence.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• perspectives on the past
• film and history
• history through monuments
• contemporary world history

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• archaeological data
• archaeological methods and techniques
• archaeological theories

Human Geography is the study of spatial variations between human populations and the interactions between people and their environment.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• human activity and environmental change
• demography
• human community development theory and practice
• globalisation

Indigenous Studies is the study of indigenous culture and societies and their relationship to the broader society of a particular country.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• comparative indigenous studies
• contemporary indigenous studies
• indigenous cultures

Gender Specific Studies is the study of the ways that people and society develop various ideas and beliefs concerning the roles and functions of a specific gender and the way that this gender relates to society.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• feminist theory
• gender and power
• gender issues
• historical perspectives on gender issues
• women’s studies

This detailed field includes all Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• peace studies
• multicultural studies
• modern studies

Human Welfare Studies and Services is the study of social intervention designed to help persons, individually and collectively, maximise their social and economic wellbeing.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the social, political and economic climate in which social policy is developed, administered and implemented, the social needs of individuals, groups and communities within society, the resources available to meet these needs, and the social influences that effect the behaviour and social functioning of people. It also involves developing an ability to plan and deliver welfare programmes, and organise resources to meet individual and community needs.

Courses in Narrow Field 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services develop skills in:

• assessing the welfare requirements of individuals and groups
• assisting individuals, groups and communities in relation to family and child welfare, probation and parole, housing, health and rehabilitation
• assisting individuals, groups and communities to utilise their own resources to improve their wellbeing
• communicating with young children, parents and other professionals
• mediating between and counselling individuals, groups and communities
• planning, organising and implementing programmes for the care of young children

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

090501  Social Work
090503  Children’s Services
090505  Youth Work
090507  Care for the Aged
090509  Care for the Disabled
090511  Residential Client Care
090513  Counselling
090515  Welfare Studies
090599  Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.

Health care. This is included in Broad Field 06 Health.
Developmental psychology. This is included in Detailed Field 090701 Psychology.

Social Work is the study of promoting, restoring, maintaining and enhancing the functioning of individuals, families, social groups, organisations and communities by the utilisation of resources within individuals and the social environment in order to alleviate social problems.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• agency intervention
• crisis intervention
• social work analysis
• social work theory

Children’s Services is the study of the care and development of children.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• storytelling
• infant and child care and development
• early childhood research
• understanding and guiding children’s behaviour
• play and learning environment

Youth Work is the study of the development and support of youth.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• homeless youth
• working with adolescents
• perspectives on youth

Care for the Aged is the study of caring for elderly people in various social support services associated with families and groups in the community.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• research techniques in gerontology
• quality of life and welfare of the well and frail aged
• working with dementia

Care for the Disabled is the study of caring for disabled people in various social support services associated with families and groups in the community.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• augmentative communication systems
• disability and development
• supporting people with disability

Residential Client Care is the study of caring for people living in a variety of welfare and residential settings.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• principles and practices of residential client care service provision
• residential and community services theory

Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• conflict resolution skills
• developmental counselling models
• theories of counselling
• career guidance

Welfare Studies is the study of providing personal services to individuals and family groups who are socially disadvantaged or otherwise in need.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• community and welfare studies
• community resource identification and use
• human service organisation
• interaction of welfare services and law
• paradigms of welfare practice

This detailed field includes all Human Welfare Studies and Services not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• drug dependence studies
• community care
• family support
• community development

Behavioural Science is the study of the causes of behaviour as a result of individual differences, experience and environment, and the modification of that behaviour.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of human development, behaviour and interaction, and the techniques and procedures of research design and analysis.
Courses in Narrow Field 0907 Behavioural Science develop skills in:

• conducting research into human behaviour at the individual and group level using a variety of social research methods
• constructing, administering and interpreting tests to understand human behaviour
• planning and implementing individual and group programmes to modify human behaviour

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

090701  Psychology
090799  Behavioural Science, n.e.c.

Psychology is the study of the science of human nature and of mental states and processes. It includes the study of human and animal nature.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• research methods in psychology
• behaviourism
• personality theory and assessment
• psychotherapy

This detailed field includes all Behavioural Science not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• cognitive science
• behavioural health studies
• neuro-linguistic programming

Law is the study of the principles and regulations which are recognised in the form of legislation or customs and policies recognised by judicial decision.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the principles and practice of laws which govern countries, governments, businesses and individuals.

Courses in Narrow Field 0909 Law develop skills in:

• analysing the role of the law in social, economic and political areas
• applying the knowledge and skills gained in order to practice law
• interpreting and analysing the differences between laws of Australia and other countries

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

090901  Business and Commercial Law
090903  Constitutional Law
090905  Criminal Law
090907  Family Law
090909  International Law
090911  Taxation Law
090913  Legal Practice
090999  Law, n.e.c.

Business and Commercial Law is the study of the principles and regulations governing business and commercial practices.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• company law
• consumer legislation
• corporate solvency
• conveyancing
• regulation of securities

Constitutional Law is the study of the principles and regulations in relation to the constitution and the respective powers of the federal and state governments.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• constitutional interpretation
• constitutional development, amendments and reform
• legislative powers
• federalism

Criminal Law is the study of the principles and practices associated with the body of law which deals with criminal offences.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• criminal defences
• standards of proof
• criminal liability
• mens rea and actus reus

Family Law is the study of the principles and regulations in relation to the family.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• legal regulation of family formation and breakdown
• legal regulation of de facto relationships
• rights of children
• adoption

International Law is the study of the system of rules governing the conduct of international relations, and the relationship between Australian laws and the laws of other countries.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• domestic and international law
• international trade law
• public and private international law
• international dispute resolution
• treaties

Taxation Law is the study of principles and regulations related to government collection of revenues from corporate and individual tax payers.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Australian taxation system
• revenue collection mechanisms
• income taxation regulations

Legal Practice is the study of the issues associated with practising law. It includes the methods and principles involved in advising and representing clients on matters relating to law.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• professional code of practice
• rules and etiquette of professional practice

This detailed field includes all Law not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• administrative law

Justice and Law Enforcement is the study of the principles and procedures for formally maintaining social order.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the historical development of the legal system and its role as a framework for the development and maintenance of social order, and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences. It also involves developing an ability to assess and evaluate the reliability of evidence, and analyse and interpret legal issues.

Courses in Narrow Field 0911 Justice and Law Enforcement develop skills in:

• advising individuals, groups, organisations and governments on legal responsibilities
• preparing documents relating to court matters and contracts
• preparing legal cases by researching relevant statutes and precedents
• investigating crime and implementing crime prevention strategies

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

091101  Justice Administration
091103  Legal Studies
091105  Police Studies
091199  Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.

Justice Administration is the study of the theory and practice of the administrative processes in the justice system.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• confessional evidence
• criminal justice
• court operation

Legal Studies is the study of the administrative and legal skills required to assist in legal practice.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• basic principles of law
• legal documentation
• legal library operations and utilisation
• legal records

Legal secretarial studies. This is included in Detailed Field 080901 Secretarial and Clerical Studies.

Police Studies is the study of the maintenance of law and order, and crime detection and prevention.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• police administration
• police investigation techniques
• police regulations
• police supervision techniques

This detailed field includes all Justice and Law Enforcement not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• correctional studies

Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies is the study of selecting, acquiring, organising, storing and facilitating the use of collections of information, and locating, identifying and assessing cultural heritage resources.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of different methods and practices in library and information management, the methods of selecting and organising library resources, and the technology used in the storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. It also involves analysing cultural materials, preserving artefacts and planning exhibitions.

Courses in Narrow Field 0913 Librarianship, Information Management and Curatorial Studies develop skills in:

• conserving and exhibiting artefacts of cultural importance
• identifying and meeting the information needs of individuals, groups and organisations
• managing and maintaining information collections
• using various technologies and media for recording, storing and retrieving information

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

091301  Librarianship and Information Management
091303  Curatorial Studies

Librarianship and Information Management is the study of selecting, acquiring, organising and storing collections of information, and facilitating the use of information.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• archival studies
• cataloguing and classifications
• collection management
• information retrieval and dissemination
• library administration
• records management

Curatorial Studies is the study of locating, identifying and assessing cultural heritage resources.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• conservation of objects
• exhibition planning
• museography
• museology

Language and Literature is the study of the structure and use of languages, and the literature of particular times and geographic areas.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the nature, structure, sound and form of languages, the development and changes in literary styles, and languages and literature in their social and cultural contexts. It also involves developing abilities in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in a foreign language and in critically analysing literary works and form.

Courses in Narrow Field 0915 Language and Literature develop skills in:

• analysing approaches to, and techniques of, writing
• analysing foreign languages and literature in their social and cultural context
• analysing the development of, and changes in, literary styles
• critically analysing and evaluating form, themes, style and content
• presenting literary critiques in written and oral form
• speaking, understanding, reading and writing English as a second language
• speaking, understanding, reading and writing foreign languages
• translating and interpreting languages

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

091501  English Language
091503  Northern European Languages
091505  Southern European Languages
091507  Eastern European Languages
091509  Southwest Asian and North African Languages
091511  Southern Asian Languages
091513  Southeast Asian Languages
091515  Eastern Asian Languages
091517  Australian Indigenous Languages
091519  Translating and Interpreting
091521  Linguistics
091523  Literature
091599  Language and Literature, n.e.c.

English Language is the study of reading, writing and speaking the English language.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• English
• English as a second language

Northern European Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Northern Europe.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Gaelic
• Danish
• Dutch
• German
• Norwegian
• Swedish

Southern European Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Southern Europe.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• French
• Greek
• Italian
• Latin
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Eastern European Languages is the study of the reading, writing and speaking the languages of Eastern Europe.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include

• Croatian
• Finnish
• Hungarian
• Lithuanian
• Russian
• Serbian
• Ukrainian

Southwest Asian and North African Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Arabic
• Persian
• Hebrew
• Kurdish
• Iranian
• Turkish

Southern Asian Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Southern Asia.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Bengali
• Hindi
• Nepali
• Punjabi
• Sinhalese
• Tamil

Southeast Asian Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Southeast Asia.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Indonesian
• Khmer
• Lao
• Malay
• Thai
• Vietnamese

Eastern Asian Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of Eastern Asia.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Cantonese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin

Australian Indigenous Languages is the study of reading, writing and speaking the languages of the Australian indigenous people.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• Anindilyakwa
• Anmatyerr (Anmatyirra)
• Arrernte (Aranda)
• Yindjibarndi
• Meryam Mir
• Pitjantjatjara

Translating and Interpreting is the study of translating and interpreting foreign languages into the mother tongue and vice versa.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• interpreting
• translating

Linguistics is the study of the structure and composition of language.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• phonemics
• phonetics
• sociolinguistics
• syntax

Literature is the study of written works valued for form of writing or expression.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• dramatic scripts
• fiction
• non-fiction prose
• poetry

This detailed field includes all Language and Literature not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• deaf studies
• AUSLAN

Philosophy and Religious Studies is the study of the nature and context of human experience, perception and interpretation of reality, and human spirituality and beliefs.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of theology, metaphysics, ethics and spirituality, the perception of truth, being and reality, and the responsibilities and practices associated with ministering from within a church.

Courses in Narrow Field 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies develop skills in:

• analysing, constructing and deconstructing arguments using the methods of critical reasoning
• applying theories of logic to rational argument
• authenticating, studying and interpreting religious writings and texts
• evaluating belief systems, ethics and morals
• ministering and counselling individuals and groups
• preparing and conducting services of public worship

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

091701  Philosophy
091703  Religious Studies

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• empiricism and rationalism
• epistemology
• ethics
• formal logic
• metaphysics
• ontology

Religious Studies is the study of a set of beliefs and practices, usually involving acknowledgement of a divine or higher being or power, by which people order the conduct of their lives both practically and in a moral sense.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• biblical studies
• comparative religion
• spirituality
• theology

Economics and Econometrics is the study of the production, consumption and transfer of wealth, and developing and analysing models which describe this behaviour.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of economic theory and its relationship to the production, distribution and consumption of wealth, macroeconomic and microeconomic theories, the structure of the local economy and its relationship to overseas economies, and the effects of economic decisions on individual, business and government behaviour.

Courses in Narrow Field 0917 Economics and Econometrics develop skills in:

• analysing economic policy to determine the effect on individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole
• developing models of economic behaviour using quantitative techniques
• researching and preparing reports and studies on economic conditions, activities and policy decisions

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

091901  Economics
091903  Econometrics

Economics is the study of the production, consumption and transfer of wealth.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• economic change and development
• macroeconomic theory
• microeconomic theory

Econometrics is the study of analysing and describing economic data using mathematical and statistical methods.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• cross-sectional analysis
• economic models and forecasting
• financial econometrics

Sport and Recreation is the study of sport, recreational and leisure activities, their role in society, and the development of recreational and leisure programmes.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of principles of coaching, teaching, instructing, guiding, participating, officiating and programming sport and recreation activities and the rules and regulations governing them.

Courses in Narrow Field 0921 Sport and Recreation develop skills in:

• advising people on recreation and leisure programmes suitable to their age, gender, fitness level and lifestyle
• developing recreation and leisure programmes for individuals, groups and communities
• leading people in recreation and leisure programmes in a safe and supportive manner

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

092101  Sport and Recreation Activities
092103  Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
092199  Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.

Physical education teacher training. This is included in Detailed Field 070199 Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Human movement studies. This is included in Detailed Field 069903 Human Movement.

Sport and Recreation Activities is the study of the theory and practice of participating in various sporting and recreational activities.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• individual sports
• outdoor recreation and adventure based activities
• team sports

Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction is the study of the techniques for coaching and instructing individuals and teams in various sporting activities. It includes studying the techniques of officiating at various sporting events.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• fitness programme development
• fitness training
• recreation leadership
• sport rules and regulations
• coaching techniques and strategies

Sport psychology. This is included in Detailed Field 090701 Psychology.

This detailed field includes all Sport and Recreation not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• recreation and leisure programme development

This narrow field includes all Society and Culture not elsewhere classified.

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

099901  Family and Consumer Studies
099903  Criminology
099905  Security Services
099999  Society and Culture, n.e.c.

Family and Consumer Studies is the study of the wellbeing of individuals and families and the way that they manage resources to achieve their goals.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• consumer advocacy
• consumer science
• family economic wellbeing
• home economics
• technological impacts on consumers

Criminology is the study of crime and issues related to offenders and victims.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• corporate crime
• crime prevention
• criminal profiling
• theories of criminal behaviour

Forensic science. This is included in Detailed Field 019903 Forensic Science.

Security Services is the study of protecting properties, premises and people against intruders and damage.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• crowd control
• escorting and carrying valuables
• personal protective services
• premises and property securing systems
• security dog handling
• security risk management

Security of computer data and systems. This is included in Detailed Field 029901 Security Science.

This detailed field includes all Society and Culture not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• private investigation
• road safety