Bachelor of Social Science with Honours
Arts and humanities
Aimed at high achievers, Honours is an extra year of study after completing your undergraduate degree. UNE's Bachelor of Social Science with Honours allows you to extend your studies in psychology or sociology, to build on knowledge and skills in social science theory while undertaking research in your chosen topic. Honours is a valuable, additional qualification that improves career prospects, plus you will have the option to proceed to higher degree studies - either a masters or PhD. With an h
Official- Duration
- 14 months
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Armidale
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 002578G
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Course overview
Aimed at high achievers, Honours is an extra year of study after completing your undergraduate degree. UNE's Bachelor of Social Science with Honours allows you to extend your studies in psychology or sociology, to build on knowledge and skills in social science theory while undertaking research in your chosen topic. Honours is a valuable, additional qualification that improves career prospects, plus you will have the option to proceed to higher degree studies - either a masters or PhD. With an honours degree, your skills in critical analysis and research will be transferable across a range of fields, future proofing your career.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Social Science, or an equivalent relevant qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).; You have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your relevant qualification.; You have achieved a minimum result of Distinction for at least 18 credit points of 300-level units in the subject you want to study.; You have completed a minimum of 48 credit points of study in the subject you want to study.; You have fulfilled discipline-specific requirements as listed in the Additional Admission Requirements section below.; Students must submit a research proposal of 1000 words, containing a written, cogent, proposal of the topic, which must include a thesis statement, and/or a problem to be solved, and/or a question to be answered, and/or a line of argument to be explored.; You can provide evidence of the support of a suitably qualified supervisor who is a member of the relevant discipline, or you have received approval from the relevant discipline and Head of School (or delegate).
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Online Campus | — | — | $31,104per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.