Bachelor of Social Science

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Why study the Bachelor of Social Science at UNE?

This degree commences with studies in psychology and sociology. You then specialise in one or both of these subjects. The degree involves the study of human behaviour and uses an interdisciplinary approach to social science. A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.

Career Opportunities

Examples include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, market and social researchers, personnel officers and human resource management.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time

FEES

Commonwealth Supported Place

2009 ATAR / OP

72.55 / 14

2010 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Semester 1, Off Campus
Semester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus

Official Abbreviation

BSocSc

Course Type

Undergraduate

CRICOS Code

016050C

Commencing

Location	Admission Period	Mode of Study
Armidale	Semester 1	Off Campus
Armidale	Semester 1	On Campus
Armidale	Semester 2	Off Campus
Armidale	Semester 2	On Campus

Course Duration

3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time

2009 ATAR

72.55

2009 UAI

2009 OP

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Place

Total Credit Points

144

Benefits

A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.

Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Honours

Candidates who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Social Science may, on the recommendation of the head of school concerned, continue to an honours year. The honours program shall include advanced coursework and a dissertation.

Scholarships

The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Academic Colours

old rose (BCC 157)

Further Information

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These course rules & plans are ONLY to be used if you commenced, transferred or changed versions in the Bachelor of Social Science in 2010.

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure	Credit Points
Core Units	54 cps
One Approved Major	42 or 24 cps
Elective Units	48 or 66 cps
Total	144 cps

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Approved Majors

Psychology
Sociology

Exit Pathways

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points including 36 credit points at 200/300-level.