Bachelor of Social Science
University of New England - Armidale
Overview
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This course gives you an ability to understand and research the social world from the points of view of both the individual (psychology) and the group (sociology). It equips you for the workplace by instilling the analytical and research skills you need in a complex environment. Your skills as a social science graduate, along with your capacity to understand and unpack complex social problems and offer innovative solutions, will make a real difference in the world.
With a focus on social justice and human rights, social change, gender equality, community welfare, sustainability and cultural diversity, you will gain a solid grounding in both psychology and sociology. Choose from 11 majors in a flexible course structure, including opportunities for on-the-job training.
Majors
Areas of study
Aboriginal perspectives, criminology, health management, organisational management, peace and developmental studies, political and international studies, psychology, social philosophy, sociolinguistics, sociology, urban and regional studies.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Federal, state and local government departments and agencies that focus on family, community and health services, market and social research, non-governmental organisations including aid agencies and advocacy groups, personnel officer, human resource management, media and journalism, academic research.
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 | 89.05 | 89.05 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 83.1 | 83.1 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 69.05 | 69.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of New England website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of New England
Campus
Armidale
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
69.05
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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