Social Sciences
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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
Application
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Direct Entry for Mid-Year Entry applications. Contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards ten academic merit scholarships annually to students with the highest ATAR. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/awards
Other awards and prizes are also available for current students through individual Schools/programs. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/huss
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry and Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 60.95 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): Applicants with ENTERs of 70 or above will be made a first round offer. Applicants with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, essay.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course. Some Non-Year 12 applicants may also be required to complete an autobiographical essay; contact the Faculty for more information: 03 9479 2023.
Prerequisites
VCE units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Mid-year entry is available.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find roles in various government sectors (local, state, federal), private sector corporations, 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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