3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
In the Bachelor of Social Science, students develop the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of careers that tackle major social issues such as climate change, poverty, inequality and injustice. Teachings draw from sociology and policy studies through to geography, critical Indigenous studies, political science, international relations and anthropology. Practical workforce skills include public policy design and evaluation, social impact assessment, public advocacy, social planning and research. Specialise in a particular area of interest and gain hands-on experience in the field by undertaking a supervised, yearlong research project. For more information, visit Bachelor of Social Science at UQ.
The University of Queensland
Development; Environment and Society; Health and Social Policy.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
<5*
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
<5*
* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Number of students
9
Percentage of all students
37.5%
Number of students
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<5*
Number of students
<5*
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Percentage of all students
<5*
Number of students
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0
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Number of students
10
Percentage of all students
41.7%
Number of students
24
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Students will graduate with relevant and marketable skills including policy making and advocacy, public communication, cross-cultural awareness, report writing, project management and social research skills. Careers in government departments, community service and advocacy agencies, healthcare providers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the business/private sector are common.