The UOW Bachelor of Social Science (Dean's Scholar) is a program for high-achieving students who intend to continue their studies through honours and research degrees. You will have access to a Dean's Scholar study space, invitations to attend School workshops and seminars and networking events. There's also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year. You will study a common first year and you will also complete a mandatory Dean's Scholar-only subject relating to leadership in the social sciences. You can specialise in one of the majors the Bachelor of Social Science has to offer including: Criminology Health Promotion Human Geography Indigenous Studies Public Health Social Marketing Social Policy Sociology Community, Culture & Environment

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science. For international students applying for the Bachelor of Social Science (Dean's Scholar) course, an interview may also be required so that the student can demonstrate evidence of his/her high achieving academic ability and outline the ways in which he/she hopes to make a practical and scholarly contribution to transforming lives and communities. You must be able to demonstrate skills in English to satisfy course entry requirements.