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Bachelor of Social Science

Official Abbreviation BSocSc
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Course Duration
  • 3 Years Full-time
  • 6 Years Part-time
2008 UAI 70
2008 OP 14
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 144
Overview

This degree commences with studies in psychology and sociology. You then specialise in one or both of these subjects. The degree involves the study of human behaviour and uses an interdisciplinary approach to social science. A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here

All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with no 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
Core Units 54 cps
One Approved Major 42 cps or 24 cps
Elective Units 48 cps or 66 cps
Total 144 cps

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Psychology

Sociology

 

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points inlcuding 36 credit points at 200/300-levle.
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.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
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.
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Further Information

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