By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations, with potential for a rewarding career in social science related areas. You will get a thorough grounding in sociology and psychology, plus you can choose from a broad range of majors including politics and peace studies, counselling, cultural diversity, philosophy, studies in settler colonialism, and criminal justice to satisfy your interests, research and work. With skills in research, critical analysis and evaluation that are transferable across a range of employment opportunities, you can ensure your career is future fit for life.

Why study the Bachelor of Social Science with UNE?

UNE's Bachelor of Social Science offers the opportunity to analyse contemporary social issues and challenges, and to learn the skills to implement creative, real-world solutions. You will learn the foundations of sociology and psychology with the opportunity to major in specific areas. Your analytical 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 rapidly changing world.

After successfully completing the Bachelor of Social Science, you may be eligible to apply for UNE's Honours degree if you meet admission requirements. The Honours degree will progress your career towards leadership and/or research positions, including academic, if this is your aim.

What makes our course different?

At UNE, we offer a broad range of areas to specialise in, including social justice and human rights, social change, gender equality, community welfare, counselling, sustainability and cultural diversity.

Choose from diverse and interesting majors: Counselling; Crime and Society; Criminal Justice; Linguistics; Organisational Management; Politics and Peace Studies; Studies in Settler Colonialism; Psychology; Social Philosophy; Sociology; Urban and Regional Planning.

• Develop vocational and scholarly skills from world-class social researchers.
• Learn how to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies.
• Study on campus or online. The Bachelor of Social Science has a flexible course structure, including opportunities for on-the-job training.

UNE is an industry leader in the provision of online, lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified social scientists. In fact, students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.

• Core Units
• Majors
• Elective Units

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

By completing UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science, you will be well placed for positions in the public and private sectors.  Some of the areas employing social science graduates include:

• 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
• human resource management
• media and journalism
• academic research.

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or

Equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or

At least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or

A PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50;