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303429 v.2 Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology) (Honours)


BA(Hons)(Curtin) BA(Hons)(Curtin) BSocSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction

This course provides the opportunity for suitably qualified graduate students to undertake a dissertation based program in the field of sociology. The program emphasises independent research and the analysis of advanced problems in the theory and practice of a specific discipline or in the multidisciplinary approach to a topic and requires the completion of a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section). The following are eligible to apply for places in the programs - those students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) at Curtin and normally with scores of at least 65 per cent in 10 of the 12 units comprising the second and third years of the course and those students with similar academic experience and levels of attainment, either in the social sciences course or from elsewhere.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is of one year full-time equivalent part-time study. External study is available.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

Undergraduate students interested in the honours program are urged to contact the Deputy Head, Graduate Studies after the end of second year of study. They will then be advised as to appropriate units to include in their final year of their basic degree.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

   
305968 v.1   Social Science 411 2.0 25.0
305969 v.1   Social Science 412 2.0 25.0
305970 v.1   Social Science 490 6.0 50.0
305971 v.1   Social Science 491 6.0 50.0
      SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  200.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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