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

Double Degree in Social Science and Applied Geology

BSocSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050356B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree 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 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.The degree has been accredited by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food while on field camps.

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

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.