Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
This course is available for Mid-Year Intake
Course Description:
This course is focused on the scientific study of individuals, groups, and human societies. You will learn how social relationships and institutions shape individuals, and in turn, how they have the capacity to shape these social institutions. Students undertake a major study in Politics, Psychology or Sociology. This may be combined with Australian Studies, Cultural Studies, Electronic Society, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Literature, Media Studies, or Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry and Business. The course is oriented towards the practical application of knowledge of society, such as counselling and policy evaluation. It nurtures the capacity for lifelong independent learning by developing skills of research, analysis, project management and effective communication which prepare students for a wide range of professional employment or for further study. It equips students to work in a wide range of areas, such as counselling, policy analysis and development, research, administration and media.
Course Structure:
The Bachelor of Social Science is a three year full-time or six year part-time course requiring the successful completion of 24 units of study (300 credit points), of which 19 units of study must be Arts or Social Science units of study. Included in these 19 units of study must be at least one Social Science major (see list below). All units of study in the degree are normally worth 12.5 credit points. A full-time load consists of eight units of study per year (four per semester) and four units of study per year (two per semester) for a part-time load. Students are required to complete a selection of majors, minors and electives. Careers in the Curriculum In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Final Year Experience - Major Projects As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of professionally-focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken. Major A major is an approved grouping of eight units of study in an area of study. It consists of two Stage 1 units of study (eg: HAH100) and six post-Stage 1 units of study. At least three units of study must be taken at Stage 3 (eg: HAH310). The remaining post-Stage 1 units of study may be taken at Stage 2 or 3. Students wishing to undertake a Psychology major are required to complete ten units of study (refer to the relevant area of study section) plus HMA103 Statistics and Research Methods A. Minor A minor is an approved grouping of five units of study in an area of study. It normally consists of one unit of study at Stage 1 and four post-Stage 1 units of study, at least one of which is normally at Stage 3. Students wishing to undertake a Japanese or Psychology minor are required to complete six units of study, plus HMA103 Statistics and Research Methods A for psychology (refer to relevant area of study section). Elective An elective is a unit of study that is not taken as part of a major or minor. Students may include one of the three-subject Electives Plus Sequences as part of their elective choice (see below). Students must choose one of the following options: Option 1 Major 1 Major 2 8 Electives Option 2 Major 1 Major 2 Minor 1 3 Electives Option 3 Major 1 Minor 1 Minor 2 6 Electives Note: At least one major MUST be Social Science specific. In addition students must complete a minimum of 19 Arts and Social Sciences units of study, regardless of which of the above options they choose. Course requirements and restrictions The following course requirements and restrictions apply: A maximum of ten Stage 1 units of study can be completed in the degree. Students must complete a minimum of six Stage 3 units of study. Compulsory unit HAC0001 must be completed. A unit of study can only be counted once as part of a major, minor or elective. Students are not permitted to enrol in units of study where they have completed other units of study that are deemed to be equivalent, e.g. dual coded units of study such as HAH210/HAH310. Equivalent units of study cannot be used for credit at a level other than that which the student has enrolled, e.g. if a student has enrolled in a unit of study coded as a Stage 2 unit of study (HAH210), it cannot be counted as a Stage 3 unit of study. Students are permitted to include one non-Social Science or non-Arts minor as part of their course structure. If so, no further non-Social Science or non-Arts units of study will be counted towards the degree. Students must complete a minimum of 19 Arts or Social Science units of study. The maximum number of units of study that may be completed for the degree course is 26. Prerequisites/Corequisites Students must ensure they have met prerequisite/corequisite requirements listed for each subject before enrolling.
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Note: At least one major MUST be Social Science specific. In addition students must complete a minimum of 19 Arts and Social Sciences units of study, regardless of which of the above options they choose. Course requirements and restrictions The following course requirements and restrictions apply:
Prerequisites/Corequisites Students must ensure they have met prerequisite/corequisite requirements listed for each subject before enrolling.
Major specialisation:
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Social Science degree, students must complete at least one major chosen from Social Science. Students may choose a second major from Arts and Social Sciences or minor(s) from Arts, Social Science or Business. Social Science majors/minors Politics Psychology Sociology Students may choose a second major or minors from the Social Science or Arts. Arts majors/minors Australian Studies Cultural Studies Electronic Society Italian Studies Japanese Literature Media Studies Philosophy and Cultural Inquiry Students may choose a minor from Business. Business minors: Accounting Asian Business Business Law Economics eBusiness European Business Finance Human Resource Management / Organisation Behaviour Information Systems International Business Manufacturing Management Marketing Note: Students should choose a Business minor carefully as only five non-Arts and non-Social Science units of study count towards the degree. Electives Plus Sequences Electives plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline. Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes: Effective Communication Establishing and Running a Business Language Practice and Culture Enterprising Marketing Multimedia: Web Development Information Orientation and Knowledge Management Undergraduate Research Skills Design: Process and Strategy The Networked Economy Sustainability Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.
Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/
The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Honours:
Outstanding Bachelor of Social Science students have the option of undertaking a specialised additional year of study, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. Honours provides students with an opportunity to enhance their research ability and permits further studies and specialisation in their major discipline. It also leads to a wide range of job opportunities and gives students a market edge. The honours year is offered in the areas of Industry and Community Studies, Psychology, Social Science, Media and Cultural Studies, and Languages. Please see the entry for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) for details.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
This course equips graduates for careers in areas such as policy analysis and development, research, community development, administration and human services management. With further studies, students with appropriate majors can obtain qualifications to become psychologists, librarians, teachers, personnel officers, social workers or sociologists.
Professional recognition:
The three-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology at Swinburne is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Extra requirements: Test (some applicants only): Applicants must sit the STAT Multiple Choice if they are one of the applicants outlined under STAT at www.swinburne.edu.au/vtac or on the Swinburne information pages in the VTAC guide. All Non-Year 12 students (NONY12) should refer to the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au for further infomation.
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: n/a
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of the course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide (Maximum number of credits is 12 subjects)
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into this course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering TAFE courses: http://www.tafe.swin.edu.au/admin/docs/RPL.htm Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a full-fee paying place. The majority of domestic students will be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), however students also have the option to accept a full-fee paying place. Domestic students are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $80,000 indexed annually). OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34221(CSP), 34222 (Fee), 34223 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency.
Mid-Year Application:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website http://www.swinburne.edu.au/midyear/apply/university/ Applications for mid-year entry close on 11 July 2008.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Life and Social Sciences website
