Bachelor of Social Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 80110 |
Version | 9 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
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 | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 |
Additional completion requirements | The psychology major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. Students wishing to complete an APAC accredited sequence under the Bachelor of Social Science should consult the course structure for the Bachelor of Psychology and seek advice from the College Office. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Science graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
SS1103:03 An Introduction to Social Science Research Practices
SS1010:03 Australian People: An Introduction to the Social Sciences
Level 2
SY2005:03 Qualitative Research or SY3005:03 Qualitative Research
Level 3
SS3000:03 Tropical Futures: Social Science at Work
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of level 1 , , , , , , , , or subjects. Each subject selected must have a different prefix.
PLUS
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
PY2103:03 Describing and Analysing Behaviour
SY2012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis
SY3012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate subjects at level 1, 2 and 3
PLUS
Select a single interdisciplinary major from Table A below
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects or select a second major from Table B below
Table A Social Science Majors
Type of major | Interdisciplinary |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Cairns Townsville |
Table B Arts Majors
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Townsville | ||
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Townsville | ||
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Townsville | ||
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Cairns Townsville | The psychology major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. Students wishing to complete an APAC accredited sequence under the Bachelor of Social Science should consult the course structure for the Bachelor of Psychology and seek advice from the College Office. | |
Socio-Economics | Townsville External | Students who wish to enrol in the Socio-Economics major should complete BU1003:03 Economics for Business in year 1 or in year 2 of their degree before attempting subjects in the Socio-Economics major. |
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Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 12 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BSocSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Both majors studied may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | 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. |