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Bachelor of Social Science

This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.

Award requirements

Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Social Science must complete a total of 360 credit points and may complete no more than 150 credit points at year One level. The course structure consists of the following elements:

1. Core Units: All students are required to undertake a minimum of ten (10) Core Social Science units. The units to be undertaken are determined by the Major selected by the Student.

2. Major Units: Each Major has a set of compulsory units. The units to be undertaken are determined by the Major selected by the Student.

3. Supplementary program of study, consisting of a Minor area of study or six (6) electives depending on the Major selected.

Note:

All selections are subject to availability and to standard University and Course Rules.

Semester requirements

In each semester, full-time students will normally complete 60 credit points:

Students normally complete first level units before advanced level units. Any Unit Pre-requisites must be met.

Selecting an individual course of study within the Bachelor of Social Science

The Bachelor of Social Science has been designed with great flexibility, to provide students with an excellent range of choices whist still maintaining a coherent program. The selection of units within the program is subject to availability and normal University and Faculty rules.

The Bachelor of Social Science provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Social Work program. The Major in Human Services includes a social work stream within the Major providing students with a seamless entry into Social Work program upon graduation of their Social Science degree. This flexible approach does mean students need to take great care in selecting an individual program of study, which fulfils the course requirements. Students are advised to consult with the School Student Support Officer or a relevant Course Coordinator in planning their course.



Core Units
UnitDescription Points
All Students complete all eight of these units:
CSV1101Introduction to Community Work 15
CSV1102Introduction to Social Analysis 15
CSV1103Interpersonal and Helping Skills 15
CSV3101Social Policy 15
CSV3109Vulnerable People and Communities 15
CSV3114Social Research and Program Evaluation 15
CSV3115Leadership and Management in Community Services 15
CSV3116Ethics in Human Services 15
 


Major in Children and Family Studies must complete the following additional Core Units:

UnitDescription Points
CSV3108Culture, Equity and Diversity 15
CSV3111Community Development 15
 


Major in Counselling and Psychotherapy must complete the following additional Core Units:

UnitDescription Points
CSV3105Gender Issues: Terms and Debates 15
CSV3108Culture, Equity and Diversity 15
CSV3111Community Development 15
CSV3203Working with Groups 15
 


Major in Human Services must complete the following additional Core Units:

UnitDescription Points
CSV3108Culture, Equity and Diversity 15
CSV3203Working with Groups 15
 


Major in Social Science must complete the following additional Core Units:

UnitDescription Points
CSV3105Gender Issues: Terms and Debates 15
CSV3108Culture, Equity and Diversity 15
CSV3111Community Development 15
CSV3203Working with Groups 15
 


Major in Youth Work must complete the following additional Core Units:

UnitDescription Points
CSV3111Community Development 15
CSV3203Working with Groups 15