Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

gosford

Callaghan Campus

Ourimbah

Program Language

English

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Duration 3 year(s)

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

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Description

Students who perform well, with a GPA of 5.0 or greater, during the Bachelor of Social Science program or equivalent program may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Honours program allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.… For more content click the Read More button below.

Students can undertake the Honours program in one of the following discipline areas:

Criminology
Global Indigenous Studies
Human Services
History
Human Geography and the Environment
Human Resource Management
International Relations
Linguistics
Sociology and Anthropology
Tourism, Society and Sustainability

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or
across a major in the proposed area of study; or
across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.0 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.