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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Science - Honours (Social Sciences)

  • Bachelor

This degree is for high achieving students who have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree with a major or specialisation in either Human Geography or Environment and Heritage Management, and achieved the required academic standard.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
1875, 084774C
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This degree is for high achieving students who have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree with a major or specialisation in either Human Geography or Environment and Heritage Management, and achieved the required academic standard. This Honours year is an added year of study at the end of the general Bachelor degree, and involves a year of research training.

This degree

This one-year Honours program provides you with the opportunity to undertake research on a topic of interest. An Honours degree may be used as a gateway to higher research degrees, a research-focused career, or for professions requiring advanced analytical and investigative skills.

What you will study

The UOW Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Human Geography, or Environment and Heritage Management investigates issues of global significance, especially the human impact on the Earth, the management of landscapes, and the planning of cities and regions. During your Honours year you will conceptualise, plan, undertake and report on an independent geographical research project. You will construct an evidence-based approach to identify and develop your leadership potential as a geographer in the changing world.

Entry requirements

Admission into Honours is competitive. To be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Science Honours, students will:

  • have qualified for, or be a graduate with a relevant pass degree fr

Study locations

Wollongong

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
87.3%
Overall satisfaction
89%
Skill scale
77.3%
Teaching scale
58.1%
Employed full-time
$53k
Average salary