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305743 v.2 Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Science


BSocSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This double degree in Social Sciences and Applied Geology provides a broad education in anthropology, geography, history, politics or sociology combined with professional training in applied geology. It provides resource professionals with a wider understanding of the social, cultural and political contexts within which they operate.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

One TEE mathematics subject.

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

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students undertake the Anthropology, Geography, History, Politics or Sociology major in combination with the Applied Geology major. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department/School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia accept graduates for membership.

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
307120 v.1 Anthropology Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307121 v.1 Geography Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307122 v.1 History Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307123 v.1 Politics Double Degree Major 400.0
      OR    
307124 v.1 Sociology Double Degree Major 400.0
307156 v.1 Applied Geology Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc) 400.0
  800.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY

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.



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