Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2032
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2032
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 025998J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Social Science?
A Bachelor of Social Science teaches students how to develop strategies to help find solutions to a range of social issues at the local, national and international level. Graduates are equipped with key skills valuable to employers such as problem solving, effective written and oral communication, information processing, creative and critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, social research skills and computer literacy. Courses provide you with knowledge and skills related to social issues, how to identify and analyse social concerns and problems, develop positions on social issues and propose possible interventions.
The degree is a unique and innovative program that gives students expertise in social science research design and implementation. Students gain knowledge and skills for employment in areas such as public policy design and evaluation; social impact assessment; social planning and the analysis of socio-economic issues in a wide range of contexts.
What you can study
The program is comprised of a research core, a major area of study and elective courses. Third year students undertake a supervised research project that is linked with an industry partner, and gain experience in the real world of social science research. Students can also pursue individual interests through a range of study plans.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Social Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Social Science
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Social Science
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 025998J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Social Science
Careers
Graduate opportunities exist in the following areas:
Program rules for the Bachelor of Social Science
To complete the Bachelor of Social Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Social Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 48 units from the BSocSc list comprising:
- 18 units of compulsory courses from Part A;
- 12 unit major from Part B; and
- 18 units of elective courses which could consist of a major, minors, other courses on the BSocSc list or courses approved by the Executive Dean
- At least 28 units must be at advanced level.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
