Western Sydney (UWS) University - Parramatta City Campus Background Image
Image of Western Sydney (UWS) University - Parramatta City Campus
Social Science and Communication
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor of Social Science

  • ID:UWS610002
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (AUD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest   

  • TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE):  58 overall; No communication skills less than 50               

Course Information

The Bachelor of Social Science degree is a broadly based, inter-disciplinary program that provides flexibility and choice within a range of social sciences subject offerings. The degree seeks to equip students with the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to advanced study. The degree aims to expand understanding of the social world in three ways: through social theory, social research and the applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice through social engagement. It provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social environment of the 21st century.

CRICOS Code: 041159D

More info: click here

Year 1

TRIMESTER 1

  • The Individual in Society

  • Understanding Society

  • People, Place and Social Difference

Credit Points, 30

TRIMESTER 2

  • Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies

  • Context of Human Services

  • Working with Cultural Differences

Credit Points, 30

TRIMESTER 3

  • Investigating and Communicating Social Problems

  • Community Work & Development

  • Community and Social Action

Credit Points, 30Year 2

TRIMESTER 4

  • Ethics in the Social Sciences

  • Applied Social Research

  • Families and Intimate Life

Credit Points, 30

TRIMESTER 5

  • Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice

  • Family Violence: Policy and Practice

  • Community Management and Organisations

Credit Points, 30

TRIMESTER 6

  • Child Abuse as a Social Issue

Select two electives

 Credit Points, 30ear 3

TRIMESTER 7

Select three electives

Credit Points, 30

TRIMESTER 8

Select three electives

Credit Points, 30

Total Credit Points, 240

See moreSee less

Pre Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Pathway Courses

No Course!
See moreSee less

Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:

  • Cultural tourism

  • Community work

  • Teaching (with further study)

  • International development agencies

  • Government agencies

  • Travel planning and tour directing

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

Same Courses

Close search