ObjectivesA program for students who have demonstrated strong academic ability in their bachelor degrees. The course enhances knowledge and research skills which can be applied in the varied professional roles in Community Services. Honours candidates are accepted in the fields of Human Services, Women's Studies and Youth Work.
Entry requirementsCourse average of 70% or better in a relevant undergraduate degree
Academic titleBachelor of Social Science Honours
Course descriptionThis course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Bachelor of Social Science Honours is offered by the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies. Students are required to have a total of 120 Credit Points to complete the course.
Year One - Semester 1
Two of the following university research units selected in consultation with the course coordinator: Unit Description Points
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
RES510C Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
RES510D Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods 20
RES5104 Research Preparation: Textual Research 20
RES5105 Research Preparation:The Context of Research 20
RES5109 Research Preparation: Social Theory, Politics and Research 20
RES5111 Research Preparation: Strategies of Evaluation 20
Plus
CSV5100 Preparation of Thesis Proposal 20
Year One - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
CSV5101 Thesis Development 20
CSV5102 Thesis Development 20
CSV5108 Thesis Development 20