Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Social Science
747001
Humanities and social sciences
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. Practical workforce skills inc […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$11150 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
Course outline

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. For more information, visit Bachelor of Social Science at UQ.

Majors

Development; Environment and Society; Health and Social Policy.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
75.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

95.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

95.85

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

77.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.30

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

75.05

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

75.05

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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

42.9%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

All students

Number of students

14

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

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.

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