167799 v.6 Bachelor of Social Science

BSocSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041803C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

The social science program provides rich opportunities for students to explore human societies and cultures, and how and why they change over time. The program emphasises contemporary social issues and challenges, particularly as associated with economicglobalisation, environmental change, and social and cultural pluralism. Such issues are considered from a variety of disciplinary and cross-disciplinary perspectives. The program is structured to encourage the progressive development of communication andresearch skills. Majors offered in this program are Geography, History, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is of three years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This flexible course provides scope for individual choice in the selection of majors and units of study. In first year, students enrol in six optional social science units and choose two elective units or two further social science units from the optionslist provided. Their broadly-based first year level studies provide a foundation for the more specialised majors they choose prior to the commencement of second year. In order to graduate, students must complete the requirements of at least one social science major (anthropology, geography, history, sociology or politics and international relations) and complete a range of cognate social science options. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete two majors. Students who choose to complete the Development Studies Major must take it in conjunction with one of the five social science majors listed above.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

For more information about the program contact the Faculty of Humanities on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au. See also Environmental Biology/Social Science (double degree), Geographic Information Science/Geography (double degree), Social Science/Commerce (double degree) and Social Science/Media and Information (double degree).

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the General Information section of the Handbook.

Combined Degree Information

Social Science may be combined with bachelor degrees in commerce, communication and cultural studies, environmental biology, geographic information science, media and information, secondary education.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
		SELECT 2 ELECTIVES		50.0
		SELECT 6 OPTIONS		150.0
				200.0
Year 2
		SELECT 2 ELECTIVES		50.0
		SELECT 6 OPTIONS		150.0
				200.0
Year 3
		SELECT 4 ELECTIVES		100.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1436	v.5	Geography 111 - Natural Hazards	4.5	25.0
1437	v.5	Geography 112 - Global Change	4.0	25.0
1438	v.5	History 111 - India in the 17th Century	3.0	25.0
1439	v.5	History 112 - The British Empire in the Modern World	3.0	25.0
1973	v.5	Anthropology 112 - Anthropology in a Globalising World	3.0	25.0
2722	v.5	Australian Government and Politics 111	3.0	25.0
2723	v.5	Political Ideas and International Relations 112	3.0	25.0
7365	v.5	Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity	3.0	25.0
7366	v.4	Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy	3.0	25.0
7367	v.4	Anthropology 111 - The Anthropological Imagination	3.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
311105	v.1 *	Anthropology Major		200.0
311106	v.1 **	Geography Major		200.0
311107	v.1 #	History Major		200.0
311108	v.1 ##	Politics and International Relations Major		200.0
311109	v.1 +	Sociology Major		200.0
311115	v.1 <	Social Science Options		200.0
311216	v.1 N3	Development Studies Major		200.0

#		The pre-requisites for the History Major are History 111 and History 112 .
##		The pre-requisites for the Politics and International Relations Major are Australian Government and Politics 111 and Political Ideas and International Relations 112.
*		The pre-requisites for the Anthropology Major are Anthropology 111 and Anthropology 112.
**		The pre-requisites for the Geography Major are Geography 111and Geography 112.
+		The pre-requisites for the Sociology Major are Sociology 111 and Sociology 112.
<		This stream is a selection of social science options for students taking a single major. Units in this list may substitute for electives.
N1		In year one, students select three optional units and one elective unit or four optional units in semesters one and two
N2		In year two students commence their chosen major(s), either a single or double. A single major is complemented by options and electives. A double major replaces the options and electives. Students complete their major(s) in year three.
N3		Students choosing the Development Studies Major must be enrolled in one of the five social science discipline majors (such as Anthropology, Geography, Politics and International Relations, History, Sociology)
N4		Electives may be taken at the first, second and third year levels if a single major is chosen. Where double majors are taken, there are no electives at the second and third year levels.
N5		There is a 200 credit limit on electives permitted within the Bachelor of Social Science if selecting a single major.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.