Bachelor of Social Science
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    Bachelor of Social Science

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 29,833 / Year
    Next IntakeNovember 3, 2026

    Bachelor of Social Science

    About

    Overview

    Our Bachelor of Social Science gives you a broad understanding of social science in the context of a culturally diverse global environment.

    You’ll develop a rounded understanding of sociocultural and socioeconomic environments through exploring topics such as human behaviour, social issues, ethical dilemmas, and international relations.

    Upon graduating, you’ll be ready for a diverse career in areas such as child protection, crime prevention, national security, government and foreign affairs.

    Check the Bachelor of Bachelor of Social Science course handbook

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    Successful completion of one of the following:

    • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
    • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
    • applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

    Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 64

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Admission requirements

    Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Your career opportunities

    • Case Manager
    • Community Development Officer
    • Intelligence Analyst
    • Policy Adviser
    International student visa

    International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    29,833 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Bachelor of Social Science

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

    Go to Official Website