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).
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.
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.
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements
for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the
requirements of your version of the course.
Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date:
31/12/2018
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit-
3 cp
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course.
Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other
commitments.
Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities.
Intensive:
The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks.
Placement:
The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required.
On Campus:
The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.
Online:
The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required.
Research Project:
The unit is focused on the delivery of a research project. Attendance at regular classes is not required, however some on-campus, face to face activity may be necessary.
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year
Domestic
International
2019
CSP
$25,000
The fees detailed above 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.
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.
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
View the number of
student enrolments
for this course for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
