Overview

The University of Wollongong 's Bachelor of Social Science degree embeds Indigenous knowledge and content, and subjects covering social inequalities impacting the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. You will also be provided with career-ready experiences throughout the degree to prepare you for a changing world of work.

What you will study

From 2027, this degree provides the opportunity to complete both a discipline major and a second major from the General Schedule of Majors. Further details about the General Schedule of Majors are available here.Social scientists work in diverse social environments to identify issues and develop strategies for solutions to social problems and injustice. Social Science promotes social justice by exploring how practices, policies and structures contribute to social disadvantage and injustice. Nationally and globally, there is a demand for social scientists who are able to understand the complex and changing needs of societies in the face of technological, economic and social changes.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Life in a Globalising World

Becoming a Social Scientist: Interdisciplinary Competencies

Social Determinants of Health

Population, Migration, Inequality

Quantitative Research Design and Analysis

Social Change and Advocacy Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia
Nowra, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology Community Development View 18 other Bachelors in Community Development 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

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86

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS: 081145A
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34992 AUD / year

≈ 34992 AUD / year

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Domestic:

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course.

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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