Bachelor of Social Science
- The following is a typical full-time enrolment pattern for the Bachelor of Social Science commencing semester 1 2005.
- Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their Program Adviser for recommended enrolment.
- Part-time students should choose one or two courses only from those recommended.
- Course offerings may change without notice.
- It is the student's responsibility to check the Course Schedule available on the Student Intranet to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2005
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
Plus
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a
Republic?
Plus
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and
Society
Plus
COR109 Communication and Thought
Or
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2, 2005
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
Plus
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society,
Culture and Change
Plus
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Or
COR109 Communication and Thought
Semester 1, 2006
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social
Theory
Plus
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
(Note: May be replaced with an elective course if SCS210 is
completed in Semester 1, 2007)
Plus
Two courses from the following:
SCS215 Deviance: Identity and the Politics of Difference
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
ENP210 Planning Principles, Processes and Law
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (Note: Required
course for Politics and International Politics minor)
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course from any faculty
Semester 2, 2006
SCS225 Social Research
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the
State
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing
World
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
Or an elective course from any faculty
Semester 1, 2007
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
(Note: May be replaced with an elective course if SCS290 is
completed in Semester 1, 2006)
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS282 Globalisation and International Community Development
SCS287 Education: Access and Equity
ENP210 Planning Principles, Processes and Law
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning
Context
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (Note: Required
course for Politics and International Politics minor)
Or an elective course from any faculty
Semester 2, 2007
SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
ENP245 Cultural Geography and Demography
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing
World
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT265 Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
Please Note:
1. Students must complete at least 6 advanced courses in Social and
Community Studies, at least 3 advanced courses in Environmental and
Planning Studies and at least 3 advanced courses in Politics and
International Relations.
2. This recommended enrolment pattern is designed to assist
students to comply with the requirements of the program rules. Any
variation to this structure should be considered only in
consultation with the Faculty Program Adviser.