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Bachelor of Social Science FAQs

Bachelor of Social Science FAQs

What is Social Science?
Social science covers a wide range of areas of study dealing with society, politics, the economy, human relations, organisations and communities.

Why choose BSocSc?
Flexibility, variety, choice

  •   Flexibility of the course
  •   Variety of subjects offered
  •   Something a little different, whilst still in the humanities

Direction, focus and structure

  • I want direction in my degree, and Social Science seems to best suit my interests
  • Liked the idea of a more focused course

Course content

  •  Interested in society. Ppractical applications are useful
  •  Because the course is exciting and I like to study about society and its politics

Research and practical skills

  • Research element-learning how to conduct research will be useful for all future jobs
  • The practicality of the subjects being taught

Good job prospects

  • Opportunity to work in public and private sectors
  • Good starting salary

What's so special about this degree?

Students get a firm grounding in one of the social sciences, but also learn to apply this disciplinary knowledge in practice. Graduates can make a positive contribution to social change because of their ability to analyse problems and frame appropriate responses. You will gain skills in policy analysis, computing, information management, research methods and using and interpreting statistics. You will also gain other skills depending on your chosen major. Each year builds on the next creating a progression of skills with practical hands-on experience you won't find in other degrees. You will participate in case studies of policy analysis by writing submissions on areas like community services, health, education, water and electricity. You will also work on a research project in your third year where you will be able to bring together all the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the course. You will learn to write effective reports, summaries and proposals. These skills are directly connected to Industry and lead to faster promotions. You will also gain valuable team building experience and networking opportunities which will benefit you after graduation. All these skills will help you become successful in gaining interesting and challenging positions in government, community organisations, private corporations and consulting firms.

What qualifications do I need to get in?
You are eligible to apply for entry if you have completed the HSC or the University Preparation Program for mature aged students or by possessing equivalent qualifications.

How do I apply?
All local applicants must apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). Students who are enrolled in Year 12 in NSW/ACT will be issued with a copy of the UAC Guide by their school or TAFE. Other local applicants can purchase the Guide from newsagents or apply online through UAC.

How long will the degree take?
The BSocSc is a three year program if you do full-time study. The period for part-time study depends on how much work you can do per semester.

How many courses do I have to do?
A maximum of four per semester. You will take one to two core courses every semester. They will be focused on three main areas: Theory, Research Methods, and Applied Practice. In addition to the core courses you will take courses in your chosen major field, optional courses which may make up a second major and general education courses.

Can I specialise?
Absolutely! In fact the core program must be combined with a disciplinary major. The core program consists of only eight courses of six units of credit (UOC) each. You will be able to choose a major (or even a double major) in which to specialise.

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