Bachelor of Social Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2013.
Course Code | 80110 |
Version | 8 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
SS1010:03 Australian People: An introduction to the Social Sciences
SS1103:03 An introduction to Social Science Research Practices
Level 2
SY2005:03 Qualitative Research or SY3005:03 Qualitative Research
Level 3
SS3000:03 Tropical Futures: Social Science at Work
Options
Select 12 credit points of level 1 AN, AR, CY, EV, HI, IA, PL, PY, SY or WS subjects. Each subject selected must have a different prefix.
PLUS
Select 3 credit points from the specified list:
PY2103:03 Describing and Analysing Behaviour
SY2012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis
SY3012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate subjects at level 1, 2 and 3
PLUS
Select a single interdisciplinary major from Table A below
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of level 2 and 3 Arts and Social Sciences subjects or select a second major from Table B below
Table A Majors
Type of major | Interdisciplinary |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville |
Table B Majors
Type of major | Single |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 or 3 subject. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 12 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Both majors studied may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Diploma of Arts. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |