Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Wollongong equips students with the skills to investigate complex issues and design practical, evidence-based solutions. Students explore challenges shaping communities today, such as housing affordability, food insecurity, racism and discrimination, community health and wellbeing, and social injustice and inequality, and learn how the policies that shape everyday life are developed, applied and improved through interdisciplinary study and majors. Graduates work in policy, community services, research, advocacy and government roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 11 parts
Foundations in Teaching Minor (24cp)
6 units- MIN3005Foundations in Teaching
- MAJ40177Sociology
- MAJ40159Criminology
- MAJ44184Human Services
- MAJ44301Public Health
- MAJ44313Environment and Society
Autumn Session (30cp)
2 units- GEOG336Qualitative Research Design for Social Scientists
- HAS302Community Matters: Research and Responses
Autumn Session (24cp)
4 units- HAS120Becoming a Social Scientist: Interdisciplinary Competencies
- HAS130Social Determinants of Health
- GEOG121Life in a Globalising World
- SOC103Introduction to Sociology
Spring Session (24cp)
1 units- CRL100Career Ready Learning
Spring Session (24cp)
2 units- CRLP200Career Ready Learning & Practice
- INDS123Indigenous Geographies: Working with Country
Autumn Session (24cp)
2 units- GEOG221Population, Migration, Inequality
- HAS205Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
Spring Session (24cp)
2 units- CRLP200Career Ready Learning & Practice
- INDS123Indigenous Geographies: Working with Country
Autumn Session (24cp)
13 units- GEOG221Population, Migration, Inequality
- HAS205Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
- MAJ40159Criminology
- MAJ40177Sociology
- MAJ44313Environment and Society
- MAJ44184Human Services
- MAJ44301Public Health
- MIN3079Public Health Extension
- MIN1253Sociology
- MIN3033Human Services
- MIN1225Psychology
- MIN1292Introduction to Public Health
- MIN1331Criminology
Autumn Session (24cp)
4 units- SOC103Introduction to Sociology
- HAS120Becoming a Social Scientist: Interdisciplinary Competencies
- GEOG121Life in a Globalising World
- HAS130Social Determinants of Health
Spring Session (24cp)
1 units- CRL100Career Ready Learning
Autumn Session (24cp)
2 units- GEOG336Qualitative Research Design for Social Scientists
- HAS302Community Matters: Research and Responses
Admissions
Academic Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
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