Overview

The Honours programme allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) programme from University of Newcastle students will have:

coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods
demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
technical skills to design and use research in a project

communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology

Global Indigenous Studies

Human Services

History

Human Geography and the Environment

HR Management and Industrial Relations

Leisure and Tourism management

Linguistics

Politics and International Relations

Sociology and Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Political Science View 72 other Bachelors in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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110

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70

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 014638B

An applicant for admission to candidature must have completed a Bachelor of Social Science or equivalent programme with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (credit grade average).

Application for the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) programme is made directly to the University using the End–On Honours Application Form

Domestic applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Honours Application Form

International applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Hours Application Form and the International Application Form

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

36180 AUD / year

≈ 36180 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle

Funding

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