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

Courses include:

Anthropology

Government and International Relations

Political Economy

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-25 00:00:00
Starting 2024-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Sociology Political Science View 114 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

English Proficiency

Academic Transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

46500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46500 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

15142 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15142 AUD per year during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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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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