Bachelor of Social Sciences at La Trobe University
Year
2009
Award
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Length
Three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Honours requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course allows students to complement their academic study with vocationally-oriented subjects, ensuring they have both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of social sciences. Students combine a major study in anthropology, politics or sociology, with units in policy studies, research design and social science research methods.
First year: Introductory Social Science units are selected from a range of disciplines which include:
- Anthropology
- Asian studies
- Politics
- Sociology.
Second and third years: Students choose from the above disciplines to create streams of interest. Students must also complete the compulsory core unit Introduction to Social Research Methods at second year.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 – may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study
Sociology, politics, anthropology, Asian studies.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place – $5095
Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html
Middle Band
Consideration will be given to performance in the following studies: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology.
Selection
ENTER 67.90
Extra requirements
Non Year 12 applicants must complete the VTAC Pi form and provide details of prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course in essay format.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
Please contact the Faculty Office on 03 9479 2023 for a Direct Application Form.
Career opportunities
The course will prepare students for careers in various government sectors (local, state, federal), private sector corporations and in community and non-government organisations. The content and and skills covered are relevant to careers in areas such as community education, consultancy, unions, the welfare sector, government based research, market research, community health and environmental sustainability, criminal justice and legal administration.
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