Bachelor of Social Science
University of Newcastle - Central Coast - Ourimbah
Overview
Social Science is the study of social relationships, structures, and issues. By studying our Bachelor of Social Science degree, you will gain an empowering qualification that leads to rewarding careers in diverse fields. This degree will see you develop cultural sensitivity,
ethical awareness and a solid understanding of the systems that define our world.
Pursue what interests you and choose your specialisation from 11 diverse areas of study.
Through core and directed courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant theories about gender, class, race, crime, illness and health, work, social justice, and social organisation. You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience and learn to apply the research methodologies of social science to the societies in which we exist.
Majors
Areas of study
Criminology, global Indigenous studies, history, human geography and the environment, human resource management and industrial relations, human services, linguistics, politics and international relations, psychology studies, sociology and anthropology, tourism and event management.
Note: Not all majors are available on both campuses and are subject to change. Many courses are available online and some courses are delivered from the Newcastle City campus.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Aboriginal cultural educational officer, cultural development officer, case manager/worker, corrections officer, criminologist, historian, demographer, social scientist, tourist information officer, linguist, police officer, foreign affairs and trade officer, health promotion officer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 69.4 | 73.8 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 60.53 | 67.98 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 55.5 | 62.5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Central Coast - Ourimbah
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
55.50
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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