Bachelor of Social Science
Why study the Bachelor of Social Science at UNE?
The Bachelor of Social Science at UNE provides a core background in Psychology, Sociology, and in skills directly related to research and the workplace. It enables further specialisation in a wide range of social science areas from across the University. Graduates will be able to research human behaviour from the points of view of both the individual and the group, and will be able to choose the most appropriate approach to apply to researching and writing reports for work. A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, market and social researchers, personnel officers and human resource management.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 122012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BSocSc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2011 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Honours | Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Social Science may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 42 cps |
| Group 1 One Approved Major |
36 or 48 cps |
| Group 2 One Approved Major |
36-48 cps |
| Elective Units | 6-30 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Group 1
Group 2
Aboriginal Perspectives
Business Sustainability
Development Studies
Health Management
International Business
International and Regional Studies
Legal Studies
Linguistics
Marketing Communications
Media and Communication
Peace and Security
Political Studies
Psychology
Social Philosophy
Sociology
Urban and Regional Studies
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one approved major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Social Science.
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Arts on completion of 48 credit points. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points, including 36 credit points at 200/300-level. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.