Bachelor of Social Science - Course Overview

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Bachelor of Social Science (13E)

Duration:

3 years full-time, part-time available*

Location:

 Distance (Flexible Delivery#)
Hobart
Launceston

Study Areas
The Bachelor of Social Science offers you knowledge in a range of social science areas of study and the skills to apply these to real world issues.

This course also provides you with the skills that employers want, such as self-discipline, critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, research, communication (visual and verbal), creativity, perseverance and versatility.

Major areas of study include:
  • Criminology
  • Geography & Environmental Studies
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology
  • Economics
Other areas of study include:
  • Aboriginal Studies

Please note:
* Part-time study is not available to international students
# Students on an international student visa must speak to International Services if they intend to undertake any study via distance education.

Special Requirements
No subject prerequisites apply, however applicants are expected to meet normal university entry requirements.

Further study options
Honours, Advanced Honours, Grad Cert, Grad Dip, Masters, PhD

Career opportunities
Graduates may gain employment in fields such as:
  • social and market research
  • human resource management
  • public administration
  • policy analysis
  • social welfare administration
  • psychology
  • politics
  • criminology and corrections.

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