Bachelor of Social Science (Geography)

Overview

Description:
 TBA
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns (restricted range of subjects)
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 311261 Townsville; 321261 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

The Bachelor of Social Science degree is characterised by its diversity and flexibility. Students must major in two disciplines (see relevant major for other discipline structure).

Level 1

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

PLUS

3 credit points selected from:

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

EV1004:03 Understanding Environmental Issues

PLUS

12 credit points of level 1 study as specified in requirement 3 of the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and a maximum of 6 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and in accordance with the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 2 and Level 3

6 credit points of level 2 study in EV subjects

PLUS

12 credit points of level 3 study in EV subjects

PLUS

3 credit points from the following cognate subjects:

AN2013:03 / AN3013:03 Culture, Knowledge and Environment

AN3006:03 Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalisation

HI2001:03 / HI3001:03 Globalisation - Historical Perspectives

HI2005:03 / HI3005:03 Environmental History

SY2012:03 / SY3012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis

HI2006:03 / HI3006:03 Australian and Pacific Exploration

SY2005:03 / SY3005:03 Qualitative Research

Remaining credit points in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

Level 4 (Honours)

EV4301:06 Honours in Human Geography (Part 1 of 2)

EV4302:12 Honours in Human Geography (Part 2 of 2)

OR

EV4401:06 Honours in Physical Geography (Part 1 of 2)

EV4402:12 Honours in Physical Geography (Part 2 of 2)

OR

EV4501:06 Honours in Spatial Science (Part 1 of 2)

EV4502:12 Honours in Spatial Science (Part 2 of 2)

PLUS

EV5007:03 Introduction to Research

PLUS

3 credit points of EV level 3 or level 5 subjects.

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

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