Course code: #344
The social sciences look at society and social behaviour to understand, explain and change human behaviour to transform the lives of individuals, families and communities positively.
The UOW Bachelor of Social Science degree embeds Indigenous knowledge, content, and subjects that will develop your understanding of social inequalities impacting the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
You will also be provided with career-ready experiences throughout the degree to prepare you for a changing world of work.
You will complete a common foundation of compulsory core subjects and engage in interdisciplinary study through majors from several social science disciplines.
If you haven't decided on your major, you can begin your studies without selecting one.
Majors on offer include:
You may also take a Foundations in Teaching minor and complete the Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Primary Education) (UAC: 755305).
You will complete a Social Science major of your choice while adding an Education element to your degree.
This pathway degree offers priority entry to the Master of Teaching (Primary) and a reduced study load while undertaking your master’s degree.
You’ll graduate with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree and the qualifications and skills to teach children aged 5-12 years.
$44,439
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $29,376 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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