Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BSocSc
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Course code
3001150
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
With an emphasis on social justice and positive change, the Bachelor of Social Science develops your ability to interpret, analyse and offer creative solutions to problems in contemporary society, encouraging you to become a dynamic citizen in the public sphere.
You’ll develop high-level critical and analytical skills with core units covering development across the lifespan, social research, Australian politics, Indigenous world-views, philosophy, communication and community.
Shape your studies through majors in sociology and politics and government; or choose from study streams in development studies, cultural studies and welfare studies. University-wide majors are also available in this course, as is the option to undertake a professional placement towards the end of your degree.
A wide range of career opportunities exist in government, social justice and welfare agencies, environmental and non-governmental organisations. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies with the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) to qualify as a social worker.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Think critically and contextually in a diverse range of professional and personal settings. |
Engage in advocacy and problem-solving regarding contemporary social and political issues. |
Become effective and ethical practitioners in a wide range of vocations in public, private and community sectors. |
Demonstrate an understanding of political and social processes impacting on people's life opportunities. 5. Demonstrate a commitment to issues of human rights, social justice and ecological sustainability. |
Become reflective practitioners and lifelong learners. |
Research issues and construct and present an argument in written and oral forms. Use contemporary technologies effectively. |
Communicate constructively in a manner that is respectful of the diverse communities in which we live and work. |
You can undertake an optional professional placement unit towards the end of your degree, to gain on-the-job experience in your chosen field and advance your career goals. Placements can be undertaken in many types of establishments or organisations such as government departments and non-government community organisations. Typical activities during placement may include policy development, specific projects, community engagement, research or grant application.
Sociology examines the many forces that affect how people experience society and provides an understanding of how particular groups within society may be disadvantaged. It examines the operation of key social institutions, such as the family, religion and the economy. Students develop skill in critical analysis and social research and apply these to contemporary issues and debates. They have the opportunity to undertake independent studies in sociology, as well as participating in work-integrated learning.
Politics and government offers a range of Australian and international politics and policy units. Students are introduced to ideas of power, resistance and social justice by studying institutions of government as well as non-government organisations and political forces that challenge the formal structures of power. This major enables students to develop high level skills in critical analysis by exploring the role of ideology, ideals and political culture, and how these shape outcomes that impact at the family, community, national and global levels. It includes an examination of policy-making processes and offers skills in social research methods. Students also have an opportunity to apply their learning at a practical level as well as pursuing their particular interests through independent study.
Streams: These include development studies, which addresses local and global community development strategies and issues; cultural studies, which engages with various understandings of identity, power and place; and welfare studies, which enables students to understand the processes involved in the planning and delivery of community services.
Additional majors — University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Please note that some units in this course are only available to study online.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Social Science degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- two (2) majors from Part B; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus two (2) streams of four (4) units each from Part C; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus one (1) stream of four (4) units from Part C and four (4) elective units chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus eight (8) electives chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus one (1) University-wide Major.
- To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Social Science a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising: any units from parts A, B or C listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Social Science, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Social Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Social Science following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Social Science a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising: any units from parts A or B listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Social Science, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Social Science may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Social Science following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Social Science degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- two (2) majors from Part B; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus two (2) streams of four (4) units each from Part C; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus one (1) stream of four (4) units from Part C and four (4) elective units chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus eight (8) electives chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University; or
- one (1) major from Part B plus one (1) University-wide Major.
- To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Social Science a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising: any units from parts A, B or C listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Social Science, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Social Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Social Science following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Social Science a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising: any units from parts A or B listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Social Science, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Social Science may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Social Science following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 2 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 2 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10296 - Understanding Community | Introductory | ||||
SOC10399 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | ||||
1st Major unit: Sociology SOC01123 - Deviance in Society OR Politics and Government SOC00112 - Social Policy | Introductory | ||||
1st Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | ||||
COM10001 - Effective Communication | Introductory | ||||
CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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2nd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
3rd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
2nd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
3rd Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SOC20001 - Doing Social Research | Intermediate | ||||
4th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
5th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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6th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
7th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
4th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
5th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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8th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
6th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
7th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th Second Major OR University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | ||||
COM10001 - Effective Communication | Introductory | ||||
CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10296 - Understanding Community | Introductory | ||||
SOC10399 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | ||||
1st Sociology unit SOC01123 - Deviance in Society | Introductory | ||||
1st Politics and Government unit POL00005 - Ideas and Ideals in Politics | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SOC20001 - Doing Social Research | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Sociology unit | |||||
2nd Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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3rd Sociology unit | |||||
4th Sociology unit | |||||
3rd Politics and Government unit | |||||
4th Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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5th Sociology unit | |||||
6th Sociology unit | |||||
5th Politics and Government unit | |||||
6th Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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7th Sociology unit | |||||
8th Sociology unit | |||||
7th Politics and Government unit | |||||
8th Politics and Government unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | ||||
COM10001 - Effective Communication | Introductory | ||||
CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10296 - Understanding Community | Introductory | ||||
SOC10399 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | ||||
1st Major unit: Sociology Major SOC01123 - Deviance in Society OR Politics and Government POL00005 - Ideas and Ideals in Politics | Introductory | ||||
1st University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SOC20001 - Doing Social Research | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
3rd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||||
4th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
5th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
2nd University Wide Elective unit | |||||
3rd University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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6thSociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
7th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
4th University Wide Elective unit | |||||
5th University Wide Elective unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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8th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
6th University Wide Elective unit | |||||
7th University Wide Elective unit | |||||
8th University Wide Elective unit |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | ||||
COM10001 - Effective Communication | Introductory | ||||
CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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SOC10296 - Understanding Community | Introductory | ||||
SOC10399 - Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | ||||
1st Major unit: Sociology Major SOC01123 - Deviance in Society OR Politics and Government POL00005 - Ideas and Ideals in Politics | Introductory | ||||
1st Development Studies OR Welfare Studies OR Cultural Studies unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||||
SOC20001 - Doing Social Research | Intermediate | ||||
2nd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
3rd Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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4th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
5th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
2nd Development Studies OR Welfare Studies OR Cultural Studies unit | |||||
1st University Wide Elective | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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6th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
7th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
3rd Development Studies OR Welfare Studies OR Cultural Studies unit | |||||
2nd University Wide Elective | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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8th Sociology OR Politics and Government unit | |||||
4th Development Studies OR Welfare Studies OR Cultural Studies unit | |||||
3rd University Wide Elective | |||||
4th University Wide Elective |
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POL10244 | Australian Politics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC00118 | Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BHS30003 | Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00401 | Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC10399 | Critical Thinking for Digital Times | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10001 | Effective Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC10296 | Understanding Community | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC20001 | Doing Social Research | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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