Overview

The Arts, Social Science program from Western Sydney University will give you the skills and versatility to work across a range of academic and professional disciplines, including the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills.

You need to include a Social Science Major, so you can design your own academic program within the Bachelor of Social Science course structure.

Your career

As a graduate of this course, you can look forward to career opportunities in the following areas. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Academia and Research

Social Advocacy and Activism

Government and Non-Government Roles

Social Policy Analysis

Community and Corrective Services

Child Protection

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Reading and Writing

Australia and the World

Texts and Traditions

The Individual in Society

Understanding Society

Analytical Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lugarno, Australia
Penrith, Australia
Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts View 76 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 089201M

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32500 AUD / year

≈ 32500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts, Social Science.

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About

Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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