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Social Science and Policy - SLSPA13528
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
 
 
School: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Contact: School of Social Science and Policy
 
 
Program: 3528 - Economics/Social Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Social Science (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Social Science and Policy.

The plan 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.

Plan Structure

Students are required to complete a 48 units of credit sequence consisting of eight courses taken over three years.

Year 1
For mid-year entry students, any of the following courses will substitute for SLSP1000:

Year 2

Year 3

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