QTAC Code: 011061
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-14 / Rank-69
Award Abbreviation: BSocSc
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English
CRICOS Code: 037991F

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses for 2005

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

6 required courses:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Advanced Courses

3 required courses:
SCS225 Social Research
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus - choose 1 course from:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Plus - choose 2 advanced courses from Sociology
Plus - choose 3 advanced courses from Environmental and Planning Studies
Plus - choose 3 advanced courses from Politics and International Relations

Electives

Choose 4 elective courses from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, or Science

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSocSc.
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
4. A maximum of 4 Business or Science courses (48 units) can be included in the BSocSc.
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
8. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

Bruce Williams
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au