Bachelor of Social Science Online delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-SSS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Domestic Fees

$6,684 per year / $20,052 total

International Fees

$28,480 per year

About this course

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.

The Bachelor of Social Science course gives students a broad and coherent body of Social Science knowledge in the area of either Criminology, Security and International Relations, Security and Counter Terrorism or Behavioural Studies. The Criminology major combines science and psychology studies to help understand the social and personal motivations for offending. The Security and International Relations major focuses on issues surrounding human rights and the ethical issues of security and international relations. The Security and
Counter Terrorism major focuses on human rights and the ethical issues surrounding security and counter terrorism policy. Students examine the changing nature of warfare and its justification in the context of the post-9/11 security environment. The Behavioural Studies major provides students with a foundation understanding of human behaviour and mental well-being, and how these can be applied to issues in health and community sectors.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

Swinburne intends that all its courses assist graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (such as sociocultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

The Bachelor of Social Science is an online program delivered by Swinburne Online and consists of a total of 24 units (300 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises eight units (100 credit points), and a standard annual part-time load comprises four units (50 credit points). To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Social Science, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

4 Social Science Core units of study (50 credit points)
8 Major units of study from Criminology, Behavioural Studies, Security and International Relations*, or Security and Counter Terrorism* (100 credit points)
12 units of study (150 credit points) comprising a co-major, advanced minor, minor and/or electives

Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.Students studying the Security and International Relations major cannot also study the Security and Counter Terrorism major due to the similarity of units. Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period. Below are examples of study loads for Swinburne Online students:

Accelerated study: 12 units of study per academic year
Full-time study: eight units of study per academic year
Part-time study: four units of study per academic year
Recommended study: six units of study per academic year

*This major is not available to international students.Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Social Science is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)

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.