Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Year | 2015 |
Course code | 80109 |
Version | 6 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in a Social Science discipline or qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent to that above; Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the final year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Entry to the program is by invitation of the College Dean |
Special admission requirements | Admission to the honours degree shall follow on directly from the pass degree and, normally, no later than five years following completion of the pass degree. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as recommended by the College Dean. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure (all majors except Geography, Environmental Studies)
CORE SUBJECTS
SS4100:06 Social Science Honours or Graduate Diploma Thesis Part 1 of 2
SS4101:06 Social Science Honours or Graduate Diploma Thesis Part 2 of 2
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
Table A (ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville External study | ||
Cairns Townsville External Study | ||
Cairns Townsville External study |
Course Structure (Geography and Environmental Studies Majors)
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table B
Table B (EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Not applicable |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BSocSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |