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The Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc ) degree combines a core program of study in social science, policy analysis and research methods with a major in a particular social science discipline.
Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes The Bachelor of Social Science core program aims to provide students with skills in undertaking social research, particularly in an applied policy setting. These include written communication skills with particular emphasis on reports, submissions, position papers and proposals; the ability to undertake research and data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative; analysis and critical evaluation of research, arguments and policies; and the use of computers in social research and information processing.
The major study aims to equip students with a knowledge base in one of the social sciences. The basic requirements for the degree are:
A major sequence is an approved progression of courses in a school or program: you will find details under the relevant entry below.
6. at least 24 UOC obtained in Level 1 courses must be from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. 7. during their second and third years of study, students are also required to complete 12 UOC of General Education selected from courses outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. How to Choose Your First Year Program - Enrol in the core course SLSP1000 and SLSP1001;
- Choose one area from the list in point 4. above which you would like to major in, and enrol in the appropriate first year (Level 1) courses (12 UOC); - Then select additional courses to make up a total of 48 units of credit. Note: 24 Level 1 units of credit must be selected from courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Upper Level and Honours Entry In second and third year, enrol in the prescribed core courses (see 3. above) and the necessary courses for your major sequence. The additional units of credit should be taken in other Upper Level courses. You must also enrol in 12 units of General Education. Try to spread your workload evenly over the four semesters of study.
In addition, if you intend to apply for entry to the Honours year, you should enrol in SLSP3911 in your third year of study. For entry to Honours in the BSocSc degree Program, you must have obtained an average of credit or better in your core program and major sequence; and a credit or above in SLSP3911 Inquiry and Interpretation in the Social Sciences. Entry to the Honours program is subject to resources and the Head of School's approval.
General Education Requirements To fulfil the University's General Education requirement students must complete 12 UOC selected from courses outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This requirement is met if the major taken is convened outside the Faculty as listed above (for example, Economics).
2. To complete the requirements for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Social Science a student must:
2.2 complete a major sequence of 48 UOC from the prescribed list of majors 2.3 complete a minimum of 12 UOC in General Education courses or their equivalent (unless otherwise entitled to exemption) 2.4 complete 48 Level I UOC from courses approved by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 2.5 take at least 84 UOC from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 3. A Major:
3.2 must incorporate: 12 UOC at Level I, 18 UOC at Level II, and 18 UOC at Level III in courses designated for that major 3.3 must also include the Capstone Course of 6 UOC offered at Level III in that major, where appropriate 4. Students may not take:
4.2 more than 12 Level I UOC from any one Major 4.3 in the event that a student elects to complete a Major convened outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 12 UOC from Level II and/or Level III from that major will be deemed as having satisfied the requirements for General Education. 5. The degree of Bachelor of Social Science may be conferred as a Pass Degree or as an Honours Degree
5.2 a student may take a combined honours degree 5.3 the Honours degree is awarded in three classes namely Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions and Class 3 5.4 in cases of superior academic performance, ie a WAM of 75 or greater, where Honours is not taken the Pass Degree will be conferred with Distinction For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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