Online Courses Handbook 2003

167799 v.5 Bachelor of Social Science

BSocSc(Curtin)

Introduction
The principal aim of this course is to provide an introduction to social science theories and research techniques and methodologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.

Specific Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the Public Relations program are advised to take special note that the offer of a student place under Code CUQS does not, of itself, qualify an applicant for admission to this program for which they must meet the admissionrequirements for the University's Bachelor of Commerce course in the year of application. 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 duration and may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. The discipline based majors are available in either an internal or an external study mode. Some students may elect to include a mix of both internal and external studies in their programs. A limited number of units in the Special Purpose Program Major in Public Relations may be completed in the external study mode. Most units in the special purpose program are available in the internal mode only.

Course Organisation
Students select, except those taking the Special Purpose Program in Public Relations, one or two majors in the following disciplines - anthropology, geography, history, politics or sociology. Majors other than these discipline majors can only be undertaken in conjunction with a major in one of the five disciplines mentioned above. A Major (consisting of the equivalent of 12 full units) must include at least the equivalent of four full third year units. Instead of a second Major, students may include a four full unit minor and eight full elective units in their course. Students undertaking the Special Purpose Program in Public Relations instead undertake a program of an equivalent of 24 full units with optional units selected from a list provided. The following minors are also available - anthropology, geography, history, politics, sociology, development studies, environmental management, gender studies in social sciences, globalisation studies, international relations, sport and society, tourism, work and entertainment in the new economy and south asian studies. Each student's program is planned in consultation with staff members of the School. Units chosen from those available in other schools are generally restricted to one per semester.

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
The Social Sciences Special Purpose Program Psychology Major is no longer available to new students from 2002. Existing students should consult the Course Coordinator to determine unit selection and course progression. Students who commenced prior to andwho are continuing in ths course from 2001 have the choice to graduate with either a Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) or Bachelor of Arts (Major) or Bachelor of Social Science (Major).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

301506 v.2 Anthropology Major 300.0

OR

301511 v.2 Geography Major 300.0

OR

301507 v.2 History Major 300.0

OR

301509 v.2 Politics Major 300.0

OR

301510 v.2 Sociology Major 300.0

OR

267718 v.4 Social Sciences Special Purpose Program Public Relations Major 300.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 300.0

600.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

301454 v.2 South Asian Studies Major 300.0

301457 v.2 Gender Studies Major 300.0

301499 v.2 Undergraduate Units/Minors Available in the School of Social Sciences

301544 v.3 Development Studies Major 300.0

305736 v.1 International Relations Major 300.0

305744 v.1 Tourism Major 300.0

305753 v.1 Environmental Management Major 300.0

305765 v.1 Sport and Society Major 300.0

305766 v.1 Work and Entertainment in the New Economy Major 300.0

306500 v.1 Undergraduate Humanities Special Purpose Program Stream (For Public Relations Major) 300.0

# This major must be undertaken in conjunction with the Undergraduate Humanities Special Purpose Program Stream (For Public Relations Major) and not with a discipline or alternative major.

* These majors can only be undertaken in conjunction with a Social Science discipline major (ie as part of a double major program).

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