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Bachelor of Social Science (188JA.2)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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60 | On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
361603 | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
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. 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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
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 |
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On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce 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 | |
|
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
Make your contribution to creating a better society
Our Bachelor of Social Science is a flexible degree built on three key social science areas; sociology, economics, and political science – with a broader study of law and history. You will focus on a major in sociology and social policy which allows you to explore the contemporary social worlds of society today. You may also choose to include elective units from other disciplines within the university such as economics, political science or psychology.
Study a Bachelor of Social Science at UC and you will:
- study a range of social science theories and use them to analyse scenarios and develop theories and policies related to them
- gain skills relating to research, analysis and interpretation
- develop opinions and solutions to key social issues
- develop strategies to a range of social issues at the local, national and international level
- recognise the relationships between the nature of values, power and social policy and the particular impact of the Australian context
- apply an in-depth understanding of social science in Australia and internationally
- understand the complexities of social science in contemporary times.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
- Sociology
- Social services
- Consultancies and social research
- Social and public policy development
- Policy analysis and evaluation
- Local and international community development
- Social planning and social impact assessment
Course Specific Information
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
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
- From 2018 students should complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) in lieu of unit 9799.
- 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.
- Study Abroad: Elective credit can be completed on an International Study Abroad Program.
- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
- Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
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
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0298 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0298 Restricted Choice Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0298 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
MJ0298 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR Open Elective Unit
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
MJ0298 Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR Open Elective Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
MJ0106 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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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 & Government Foundation (G&P) (MN0203)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (Restricted) (MJ0298)
- Major in Legal Studies (Business) (MJ0295)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Management (MJ0086)
- Major in International Management (MJ0064)
- Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Social Science | B SocSc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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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 |
