Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

This course is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in the areas of Psychology or Sociology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

BSocSc(Hons), 002578G

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

This course is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in the areas of Psychology or Sociology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Philosophy. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Graduates of honours in psychology are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society and provisional registration to practise as a psychologist and for admission to the professional Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree.

Please note that admission to Honours in Psychology is only available in Trimester 1.

For Honours in Psychology only - Applications close EST 11.59pm on Thursday 31st October 2019.

Entry requirements

1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

2. Except as provided in Rule 3., a candidate for admission to the honours course shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 degree of Bachelor of Social Science from the University of New England; and

(b) have attained a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit); and

(c) have achieved 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units in their chosen area of study; and

(d) have passed units to the value of at least 60 credit points in the subject in which the candidate wishes to proceed; and

(e) have fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by the school or area concerned.

3. With the approval of the Head of School a person who has fulfilled the requirements of an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification of a university or other institution and who meets requirements considered by the school to be equivalent to those specified in Rule 2. (b), (c), (d) and (e), may be admitted to the honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Social Science with Honours.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

apply advanced quantitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through statistical analysis and/or survey methodology, and judge the suitability of given methods to given applications; and/or
apply advanced qualitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through a grounding in a range of qualitative methods, and judge the suitability of given methods to given applications;
design, research and present a clear, coherent independent and original exposition of advanced knowledge and ideas in their area of study;
apply advanced writing skills and coherently and persuasively communicate findings in an appropriate form to diverse audiences; and
apply, where appropriate, an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the ethical dimensions of research.

Career pathways

Entry to Masters level or Doctoral level research programs depends upon level of attainment. Graduates of honours in psychology are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society and provisional registration as a psychologist and for admission to the professional Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree. Examples of other careers outside academia include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, market and social researchers, personnel officers and human resource management.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of New England (UNE).

94.1%

Overall satisfaction

85.6%

Skill scale

81.7%

Teaching scale

83.7%

Employed full-time

$89.4k

Average salary

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