Bachelor of Social Science

• The following is a typical full-time enrolment pattern for the Bachelor of Social Science commencing semester 1 2005.
• Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their Program Adviser for recommended enrolment.
• Part-time students should choose one or two courses only from those recommended.
• Course offerings may change without notice.
• It is the student's responsibility to check the Course Schedule available on the Student Intranet to confirm when courses are offered.

Semester 1, 2005

ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
Plus
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
Plus
COR109 Communication and Thought
Or
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Semester 2, 2005

INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
Plus
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
Plus
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Or
COR109 Communication and Thought

Semester 1, 2006

SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
Plus
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
(Note: May be replaced with an elective course if SCS210 is completed in Semester 1, 2007)
Plus
Two courses from the following:
SCS215 Deviance: Identity and the Politics of Difference
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
ENP210 Planning Principles, Processes and Law
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (Note: Required course for Politics and International Politics minor)
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 2, 2006

SCS225 Social Research
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the State
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 1, 2007

SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
(Note: May be replaced with an elective course if SCS290 is completed in Semester 1, 2006)
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS282 Globalisation and International Community Development
SCS287 Education: Access and Equity
ENP210 Planning Principles, Processes and Law
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (Note: Required course for Politics and International Politics minor)
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 2, 2007

SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus
Three courses from the following:
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
ENP245 Cultural Geography and Demography
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT265 Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia

Please Note:
1. Students must complete at least 6 advanced courses in Social and Community Studies, at least 3 advanced courses in Environmental and Planning Studies and at least 3 advanced courses in Politics and International Relations.
2. This recommended enrolment pattern is designed to assist students to comply with the requirements of the program rules. Any variation to this structure should be considered only in consultation with the Faculty Program Adviser.