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Swinburne University of Technology

  • 23% international / 77% domestic

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business with a major in Sociology

  • Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
BB-ARTBUS1, 080215M
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$8,919 per year / $35,676 total
International Fees
$31,360 per year

Study locations

Hawthorn

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, graduates will be able to:

  • systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in the humanities and/or social sciences
  • formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of disciplinary expertise
  • critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of humanities and/or social sciences, and understand the importance of inter-disciplinarity for generating solutions
  • define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
  • apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
  • interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
  • coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to
  • analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts.

Students who successfully complete of the Bachelor of Business will be able to:

  • define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to a business discipline and apply those principles in a range of practices.
  • systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts.
  • formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the environment, economy and society.
  • coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas.
  • communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
  • build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
  • work collaboratively in diverse groups.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. View course rules and special requirements

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.