Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Science
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Newcastle is the study of social systems, institutions and cultures, equipping students to understand and analyse the social dynamics of the world around them and develop practical solutions to create positive change. Students learn to analyse and address key social issues and inequalities, using practical strategies and evidence-based methods to propose solutions that create better outcomes. The degree lets students pursue their interests across a range of social science disciplines.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology
- Professional Skills and Key Debates in Social Sciences
- Theorising Social Problems
- Ethics for the Social Sciences
- Applied Quantitative Research
- Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation
- Applied Research Project
- Career-ready placement Course List: Professional Career Ready Studio
- Professional Career Ready Placement
- Blak Australia
- Respect and Reciprocity
- Blak Rights and the Fight for Justice
- Yarning, Media and Futures
- Ancient Greece
- Introduction to Criminology
- Victimology
- Environmental Values and Ethics
- Social Development and the Environment
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Global Poverty and Development
- Europe and the World
- The United States from Civil War to Superpower
- The Foundations of America
- The Australian Experience
- Origin of Controversies
- Introduction to Human Services
- Foundations of Law
- Linguistics and the Structure of Language
- Languages in the World
- Majors (choose one): Criminology
- Global Indigenous Studies
- History
- Human Geography and the Environment
- Human Resource Management
- Human Services
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Psychology Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Tourism, Society and Sustainability
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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