Social Science BSocSc (Hons)

Social Science BSocSc (Hons)

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: May
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$45
Full-time
Intakes: Fall
International tuition: A$12,500
Domestic tuition: A$5,685

Program overview

Choose this course if you are concerned about shaping a more fair and just society and if you are motivated to contribute positively to people’s wellbeing. You will find yourself amongst a group of students and academics who are similarly driven to think critically about social justice and social issues. This degree course is delivered in a student-centred way, based on a strong commitment to supporting our students to flourish intellectually and professionally. Three dedicated coordinators look after students in each year of the course. They are an important resource for students who may have queries about module choices, the structure of the course, or are looking for academic advice. Teaching and learning practices include small group tutorials, seminars on study and writing skills, and ongoing tutor and staff availability throughout the year. As academics who are also committed teachers, program is highly regarded for its innovative teaching and learning practices. In particular, program has developed effective teaching practices that draw on digital technologies to support student learning using fun, creative, and formative methods of engagement that enhance students’ digital skills alongside their academic development.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
Minimum average of grade 4 in Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) PLUS competitive grades in year 1 at Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) or Specialist Diploma level.

Career opportunities

The Social Science degree is ideally suited to those who are broadly interested in working with people in a social- and community-focused context. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings and public and voluntary sector organisations, such as community and health services, probation, social care, local government, housing associations, and social service/advocacy groups. In terms of postgraduate opportunities, a big advantage for Social Science graduates is that they can access a broad range of postgraduate courses in diverse fields including: social work occupational therapy speech and language therapy planning and sustainable development community and youth work social policy and social research criminology teaching marketing and management journalism

Campus location

Cork , Ireland