Overview
The Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) is a fourth year of study for high achieving students in the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Social Science (Dean's Scholar). The Honours degree provides students with the opportunity to undertake research on a topic of interest related to their major and … For more content click the Read More button below.
The degree represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.
Delivery
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Course structure
The Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) requires the successful completion of a 48 credit point program of advanced study, as specified below.
The structure of the program may vary from discipline to discipline, but will include a thesis of at least 24 credit points.
Part-time options are available in some disciplines but must be arranged with the Head of School for the particular discipline. Students enrolling in the part-time option will need to successfully complete 48 credit points of the equivalent part-time subjects.
Not all disciplines accept enrolments commencing in Spring. You should discuss your plans with an academic adviser in time to plan your entry to honours.
Honours grade method:Honours Grade is calculated using Honours Grade Method 1
48 Credit points
Criminology, Health Promotion, Human Services, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Social Marketing, Social Policy Stream48 Credit points
OR
Human Geography Stream48 Credit points
OR
Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Community, Culture and Environment Stream48 Credit points
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
1.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Social Science theory as it applies to a specific practical Social Science research topic.
2.
Develop methodological skills in exploring a key Social Science issue in the community.
3.
Conceptualise, plan, undertake and report on an independent Social Science research project.
4.
Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions.
Pathways and nested qualifications
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