Social Sciences

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Year

2011

Award

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course allows students to complement academic study with vocationally-oriented subjects, ensuring they have both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of social sciences. It offers significant teaching strengths in policy studies across a range of disciplines particularly in social and public policy, public health and legal studies and in training students in the design and implementation of social research (including qualitative and quantitive research methodologies).

Course structure

In first year students complete eight subjects, including six selected from anthropology, asian studies, legal studies, politics or sociology, and two electives from anywhere within the University. For more information, use the Handbook link below.

Contact hours

Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.

Subject details

Melbourne

Major areas of study

Anthropology, Asian studies, legal studies, politics, sociology.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

18 740

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Selection

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - 60.05
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 7
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Additional information

HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work - for further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/supportunits/hasu

Career opportunities

Graduates have opportunities in various government sectors (local, state, federal), private sector corporations and in community and non-government organisations and in areas such as community education, consultancy, unions, the welfare sector, government-based research, market research, community health, environmental sustainability, criminal justice and legal administration.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/socsci/

Contact information

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