Overview
The Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences (Honours) at the University of Sydney give students the opportunity to explore a range of fields and concentrate on one or two areas (the majors), the honours year enables students to engage with the subject of their major in depth and learn how to practise its methods by undertaking research of their own.
The Honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. For some students, honours is the culmination of their formal education, an experience that extends their intellectual range, hones their abilities in research, analysis, and communication, and helps them develop the body of personal and professional skills needed to see a major project though to completion. For other students, honours is the first step on the path to careers as professional researchers and academics.
Graduate opportunities
For some students, honours is the culmination of their formal education, an experience that extends their intellectual range, hones their abilities in research, analysis, and communication, and helps them develop the body of personal and professional skills needed to see a major project though to completion. For other students, honours is the first step on the path to careers as professional researchers and academics.
Programme Structure
Areas of study include:- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Government and International Relations
- Political Economy
- Sociology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Economics Political Science View 72 other Bachelors in Political Science in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 075522J
- Student need to have results of an average of 70% or above in eight senior units of study (48 credit points) in the subject in they wish to take honours. Some departments and programs have additional prerequisites, including advanced senior units designed to prepare students for the challenges of fourth-year study.
To qualify for admission to candidature for honours a student must:
have qualified for the award of the pass degree at The University of Sydney or an equivalent recognised tertiary Institution or be eligible for the award of the pass degree; and- must complete the honours requirements within no more than 10 years from commencement of candidature in the pass degree; and
- have completed a minimum of 48 senior credit points with a Credit average or above in the intended subject area/s; and
- have the permission of the chair of the department or program coordinator most concerned.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents50000 AUD / year≈ 50000 AUD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents16323 AUD / year≈ 16323 AUD / year
Additional Details
National students: this is last year's tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.
Living costs
Sydney
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political, Economic and Social Sciences (Honours).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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