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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

Social sciences, journalism and information

Social scientists inform public debate, influence policy and have careers that make a real difference in the world. Through the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) you'll learn and develop the knowledge and skills to understand, analyse and influence the political, social, environmental and economic challenges we face. The Honours program allows you to expand and deepen your understanding of these disciplines through a one-year independent research thesis, following your Bachelor of Social Scie

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF 8
Campus
Kensington
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 083250F
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Course overview

Social scientists inform public debate, influence policy and have careers that make a real difference in the world. Through the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) you'll learn and develop the knowledge and skills to understand, analyse and influence the political, social, environmental and economic challenges we face. The Honours program allows you to expand and deepen your understanding of these disciplines through a one-year independent research thesis, following your Bachelor of Social Science. You'll develop highly sought after analytical, problem solving and research skills.

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.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

WAM 70%

70%

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

    If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant undergraduate pass degree and published discipline/supervision conditions.

Intakes and tuition

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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$45,500per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of New South Wales

    Primary

    High St, Includes the Randwick campus at, 22/32 King St, Randwick NSW 2031, Kensington, NSW

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  • Kensington

    High Street, KENSINGTON, NSW, 2052, KENSINGTON, NSW

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References

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

  1. Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)unsw.edu.au
  2. UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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