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Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor

Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing? Our Social Science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and capacity to make that kind of difference.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

C58, 079122D

Domestic Fees

$10,050 per year / $30,150 total

International Fees

$37,400 per year / $112,200 total

About this course

Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?

Our Social Science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and capacity to make that kind of difference.
In this course, you'll study social change, gender equality, community development, sustainability and cultural diversity, child development, working with groups, and policy development through a social justice and human rights lens. You'll also learn how to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies.
You can study completely online, or on-campus. Either way, you'll be under the guidance of lecturers who have extensive industry and research experiences to share with you.
During your studies, you'll have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge to become work ready through 400 hours of field placement.
And as a graduate with a Social Science degree, you'll be recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association and be eligible for full membership.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Undergraduate Certificate;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Joondalup

Career pathways

This course prepares graduates for working with people and communities, and being able to specialise in family support, community work and community development.

Possible future job titles

Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Test Edith Cowan University (ECU).

94%

Overall satisfaction

86.3%

Skill scale

87.2%

Teaching scale

54.6%

Employed full-time

$62.4k

Average salary

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