The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

Analyse complex social issues through advanced research that builds deep understanding of communities and systems.

Official
Duration
Not provided
Qualification
Bachelor's Honours
AQF 8
Campus
St Lucia
QLD
Course code
CRICOS 081757F
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Course overview

Analyse complex social issues through advanced research that builds deep understanding of communities and systems.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Prerequisites Bachelor of Social Science from the University (or equivalent), and a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale from an approved combination of courses comprising: all Level 2 and Level 3 BSocSc Core Courses and 6 units of Level 2 and Level 3 courses from the chosen BSocSc Major, or satisfy the Executive Dean that you are qualified to undertake the program based on your academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set. If you completed your bachelor's more than two years prior to program commencement, you must obtain approval from the Executive Dean to enrol. Other Entry Requirements The Head of School may limit places depending on supervisor availability. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA. Expressions of Interest are due in November the year prior to commencement. You are encouraged to attend an Honours Information session the year prior to your intended commencement. Please refer to the https://social-science.uq.edu.au/honours > School of Social Sciences website for further information.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior degree GPA

5 / 7

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Prerequisites Bachelor of Social Science from the University (or equivalent), and a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale from an approved combination of courses comprising: all Level 2 and Level 3 BSocSc Core Courses and 6 units of Level 2 and Level 3 courses from the chosen BSocSc Major, or satisfy the Executive Dean that you are qualified to undertake the program based on your academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set. If you completed your bachelor's more than two years prior to program commencement, you must obtain approval from the Executive Dean to enrol. Other Entry Requirements The Head of School may limit places depending on supervisor availability. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA. Expressions of Interest are due in November the year prior to commencement. You are encouraged to attend an Honours Information session the year prior to your intended commencement. Please refer to the https://social-science.uq.edu.au/honours > School of Social Sciences website for further information.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Prerequisites Bachelor of Social Science from the University (or equivalent), and a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale from an approved combination of courses comprising: all Level 2 and Level 3 BSocSc Core Courses and 6 units of Level 2 and Level 3 courses from the chosen BSocSc Major, or satisfy the Executive Dean that you are qualified to undertake the program based on your academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set. If you completed your bachelor's more than two years prior to program commencement, you must obtain approval from the Executive Dean to enrol. Other Entry Requirements The Head of School may limit places depending on supervisor availability. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA. Expressions of Interest are due in November the year prior to commencement. You are encouraged to attend an Honours Information session the year prior to your intended commencement. Please refer to the https://social-science.uq.edu.au/honours > School of Social Sciences website for further information.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1St Lucia22 February 2027—$45,792per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • St Lucia

    Primary

    QLD

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)study.uq.edu.au
  2. The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
  5. Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
  7. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland: Fees & Entry Requirements