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Bachelor of Social Science
Program summary
QTAC code: 011061
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BSocSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 037991F
Program overview
The Bachelor of Social Science is a comprehensive degree that equips you with skills and knowledge in social and political theory, social research and public policy. You will develop an understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental processes that underpin social change and conflict at local, national and global levels.
The program gives you the opportunity to study social sciences disciplines, including Social and Community Studies, Environmental and Planning Studies, and Politics and International Relations.
Career opportunities
academia (with further study)
administration
advocacy
community education
industrial relations
local/regional planning
policy analysis/development
research
social planning
Special features
opportunity to tailor the program to suit interests and career ambition
provides a strong foundation for more advanced studies in the social sciences area
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
6 required courses:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses
3 required courses:
SCS225 Social Research
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus select 1 course from:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Plus select 2 advanced courses from Sociology
Plus select 3 advanced courses from Environmental and Planning Studies
Plus select 3 advanced courses from Politics and International Relations
Electives
Select 4 elective courses from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, or Science, Health and Education
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
1. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including core courses, in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication).
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or one minor.
3. Some of the required introductory courses count towards some majors and minors.
4. A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (76 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication).
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
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