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    Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    083250F

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 47,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

    About

    Social scientists inform public debate, influence policy and have careers that make a real difference in the world.

    Through the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) you'll learn and develop the knowledge and skills to understand, analyse and influence the political, social, environmental and economic challenges we face.

    The Honours program allows you to expand and deepen your understanding of these disciplines through a one-year independent research thesis, following your Bachelor of Social Science. You'll develop highly sought after analytical, problem solving and research skills.

    The program can be a pathway into a PhD.

    • We are ranked 2nd in Australia and 27th globally for Social Sciences according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
    • Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
    • Learn through research-informed teaching
    • Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2023.
    • Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
    • Access world class alumni connections
    • Join a global top 50 university (QS World University Rankings, 2023)
    • Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Potential careers

    Find Your Career Match

    At UNSW Arts & Social Sciences we want you to love what you do - and that means choosing a degree that will help you secure a job you love.

    Find out which careers suit your personality type best and how we can help you get there.

    Learn more

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 47,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

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    Sydney

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