Bachelor of Social Science

Develop a broad set of essential communication and research skills, that will prepare you for careers both locally and across the globe.Your career could see you in roles as diverse as community work, local government, tourism, small business, community development, or as a historian.

The program covers key areas of social science and its applications.

You will develop your academic writing and research skills, gain a deeper understanding of history, society and the global environment and be involved in project work in your local community.There is a strong emphasis in the program on connection to community and industry with projects, consulting and internships being key features of the program.

You will have the opportunity to undertake an internship in a local government, school, business or community organisation and develop an understanding of planning and policy development.

You will build skills that position you well to succeed in your chosen field.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

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Year 1

Semester 1

SUCCESSFUL LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY FEAFN1001, 15 credit points

THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION SOSCI1002, 15 credit points

ELITES, POWER AND POLITICS SOSCI1005, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Crime to Punishment: Processes and Institutions (15 credit points)

Semester 2

IDEOLOGIES IN THE MODERN WORLD BAXDC1003, 15 credit points

LOCAL HISTORY HISOC1002, 15 credit points

UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SOSCI1006, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Explanations of Crime (15 credit points)

Year 2

Semester 1

COMMUNITY PRACTICE APPROACHES CHSUG2003, 15 credit points

COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE SOSCI2105, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points) Elective Choices Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Australian Criminal Courts in International Context (15 credit points) Policing in Practice (15 credit points)

Semester 2

RESEARCHING, WRITING AND TEACHING HISTORY: LOCAL, PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BAHIS2004, 15 credit points

GENDER, SEXUALITY AND HISTORY BAHIS2005, 15 credit points

EXAMINING RACE AND ETHNICITY BASOC2001, 15 credit points

SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE CHSUG2005, 15 credit points

SOCIOLOGY OF GENDERS, SEXES AND SEXUALITIES SOCIO2002, 15 credit points

Elective Choices From the Coast to the Outback (15 credit points) Consulting Project (15 credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1

BA MAJOR PROJECT BACAP3100, 15 credit points

AUSTRALIAN HISTORY BAHIS3001, 15 credit points

FROM THE GOLD RUSHES TO THE ASIAN CENTURY: AUSTRALIA AND THE ASIA PACIFIC BAHIS3006, 15 credit points

RESEARCH METHODS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES FEAFN3001, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Sociology of Families and Relationships (15 credit points) Sociology of Health and Illness (15 credit points)

Semester 2

MEDIA AND REPRESENTATION BAFLM3003, 15 credit points

FREEDOM AND CONTROL IN THE MEDIA FLMES3451, 15 credit points

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SOSCI3003, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Historic Tourism (15 credit points) Capstone Project (15 credit points) Elective Choices Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Justice Responses to Difference (15 credit points)

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of VCE or Senior VCAL or equivalent qualification.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

Interview: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies may be required to attend an interview to determine their eligibility for admission. Any applicants who are required to attend will be contacted during the selection period and provided with further details at that time.