3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
By studying the Bachelor of Social Science degree, students will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations, with potential for a rewarding career in social science related areas. Students will get a thorough grounding in sociology and psychology, plus can choose from a broad range of majors to graduate with specialised knowledge.
Students learn the foundations of sociology and psychology with the opportunity to major in specific areas including community services, counselling, criminology, linguistics, organisational management, politics and peace studies, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, and urban and regional studies. With skills in research, critical analysis and evaluation that are transferable across a range of employment opportunities, graduates are equipped for diverse career pathways.
The Bachelor of Social Science offers the opportunity to analyse contemporary social issues and challenges, and to learn the skills to implement creative, real-world solutions. Analytical skills as a social science graduate, along with the capacity to understand and unpack complex social problems and offer innovative solutions, will make a real difference in the rapidly changing world.
For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
community services, counselling; criminology; linguistics; organisational management; politics and peace studies; studies in settler colonialism; psychology; social philosophy; sociology; urban and regional studies.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
English
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Public and private sector, policy adviser, planning and research officer, market and social researcher, personnel officer, human resource management.