Overview

The Social Science program at Western Sydney University allows you to choose your own majors and sub-majors, including Child and Community, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace & Development Studies, Sociology, and Criminology & Criminal Justice.

You will gain a greater understanding of the social world in three ways: through social theory, social research and the applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice through social engagement. Emerge with a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social environment of the 21st century.

Your career

Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:

Cultural tourism

Community work

Teaching (with further study)

International development agencies

Government agencies

Travel planning and tour directing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Individual in Society

Understanding Society

People, Place and Social Difference

Working with Communities

Applied Social Research

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 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

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Penrith, Australia
Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 77 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 Code: 041159D

Alternate Entry Pathway: Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day, who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a conditional offer, full offer subject to achieving minimum Western Sydney University ATAR standard
Western Sydney University Online students: Prospective online students apply for admission to this course directly through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed according to the existing admission criteria.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32500 AUD / year

≈ 32500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 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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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

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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