Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 2 core courses, 8 required courses, 1 major (8 courses) or 2 minors (8 courses) and 6 electives.
• Complete no more 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
• Register your selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Required courses may count towards some majors and minors.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
SCS110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS130 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change

Advanced courses

6 required courses:
SCS225 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS230 Social Research
SCS235 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS290 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS295 Understanding Cultural Diversity
SCS2IP1 Gender and Culture

PLUS select 8 courses to complete a major from those listed below or 2 minors from those listed below:

Major courses

Select a major (8 courses) from:

• Development Studies
• Geography
• Politics and International Relations

Minor courses

Or select 2 minors (4 courses each) from: 

• Community Development
• Development Studies
• Geography
• Indigenous Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Social Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) core courses:
  One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
• Two (2) required introductory level courses
• Two (2) courses towards your major study area or towards your chosen minor study areas.
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses (2)

Major or minor study area (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area:

• Development Studies
• Geography
• Politics and International Relations

or

Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study areas:

• Community Development
• Development Studies
• Geography
• Indigenous Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2

• Three (3) required advanced courses .
• Four (4) courses towards your major study area or towards your chosen minor study areas
• One (1) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (3)

Major or minor study area (4)

Select 4 courses from your chosen major study area or your minor study areas.

Elective course (1)

Select 1 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3

• Three (3) required advanced level courses.
• Two (2) courses towards your major study area or towards your chosen minor study areas
• Three (3) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (3)

Major or minor study area (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen major study area or your minor study areas.

Elective courses (3)

Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288