Graduate Diploma of Social Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Course Structure
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 one of the following social science disciplines:
Anthropology
AN4007:06 Ethnographic Research Methods
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 AN subjects
Archaeology
AR4007:06 Archaeological Research Methods
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 AR subjects
History
HI3424:03 History of Western Political Systems
HI5001:03 The History of Global Connections
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 HI subject
Political Science
PL4002:06 Theory and Method in Political Science
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 PL subjects
Sociology
SY4017:06 Classical Social Theory
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 SY subjects
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Archaeology discipline not available |
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 |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the Diploma. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | GDipSocSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Social Science and who obtain at least a Distinction for their Research Dissertation (SS4100 and SS4101) are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Philosophy [Society and Culture] or the Doctor of Philosophy [Society and Culture]. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Social Science are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Social Science (Coursework). |