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Bachelor of Social Science (188JA.1)
Please note these are the 2015 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
073952C | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Social experience is being transformed with new forms of identity and new social problems emerging. The Bachelor of Social Science provides an opportunity for students to sociologically explore their contemporary social worlds. How do social patterns shape who we are, what we can do, our access to resources, and the ways we make meaningful lives? How do we individually and collectively understand, act on and experience the social terrain we inhabit? Students have the option to complete an open major from anywhere in the university. The multi-disciplinary Indigenous Studies major provides an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of social, economic and political issues in Indigenous Australian society, including government and non-government sectors. Students who complete the requirements of the major in Indigenous Studies within the Bachelor of Social Science program may elect to graduate with a Bachelor of Social Science in Indigenous Studies.
Professional accreditation
None
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Social Science (188JA) | 72 credit points
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- 1. Unit 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution was replaced by unit 5123 Business Statistics or 9522 Business Research Methods from 2016.
- 2. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at Bruce campus not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major can substitute 5123 with 9522 Business Research Methods
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- Or select an additional Open Elective unit.
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 18 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/or as individual units.
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 3 credit points from anywhere in the University.
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
MJ0106 Four Restricted Choice Units
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 2
MJ0106 Three Restricted Choice Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Semester 2
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 4
Semester 1
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Open Elective Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0180 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MJ0180 Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0180 Two Restricted Choice Units
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Open Elective Unit
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0180 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Semester 2
MJ0180 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MJ0180 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
MJ0106 Two Restricted Choice Units
MJ0180 Two Restricted Choice Units
Year 4
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
MJ0180 Two Restricted Choice Units
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Students will acquire the full range of generic skills and attributes as per the UC policy date. | Specialist units Problem Analysis and Problem Evaluation and Resolution in conjunction with applied assessment is specialist units. |
| - Students will have studied a range of social science theories in order to be able to use them to analyse scenarios and develop theories and policies related to them. - Skills gained relating to research, analysis and interpretation can be used to develop positions on social issues and propose possible interventions Students will be able to develop strategies to help find solutions to a range of social issues at the local, national and international level. |
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| Students will be able to apply an in depth understanding of Social Science in Australia and internationally in order to understand the complexities of social science in contemporary times and develop timely solutions to key issues that emerge in contemporary social science. | Graduates at this level will have a broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines, specifically social science, indigenous studies and justice studies |
| Students will acquire the full range of generic skills and attributes as per the UC policy. |
Graduates at this level will have well developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: - Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities - Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems - Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others |
| Students will be able to recognise the relationships between the nature of values, power and social policy and the particular impact of the Australian context. | Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement and responsibility in contexts that require self-directed work and learning and within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions. |
Majors
- Minor in Social Science Foundation (MN0148)
- Minor in Business and Government Foundation (MN0144)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Science | B SocSc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
241JA Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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