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Bachelor of Social Science

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC747001UniversityStudy area: Human Welfare Studies and ServicesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

In the Bachelor of Social Science, students develop the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of careers that tackle major social issues such as climate change, poverty, inequality and injustice. Teachings draw from sociology and policy studies through to geography, critical Indigenous studies, political science, international relations and anthropology. Practical workforce skills include public policy design and evaluation, social impact assessment, public advocacy, social planning and research. Specialise in a particular area of interest and gain hands-on experience in the field by undertaking a supervised, yearlong research project. For more information, visit Bachelor of Social Science at UQ.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

25-28
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 64, no component below 60TOEFL iBT 87 (L 19 / R 19 / W 21 / S 19)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students24
#2025
Higher education entry9 · 37.5%
37.5%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students10 · 41.7%
41.7%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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