Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Undergraduate Programme By University of Wollongong |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

26,592 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This degree is for high achieving students who have completed the three-year Bachelor of Social Science degree. Applicants must have achieved the required weighted average mark of at least 70% in their degree and 75% in 24 credit points of third year subjects relevant to their honours area. Honours involves a year of research training and supervised research in a topic of personal interest. It deepens important skills in your portfolio. 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. This Honours degree will allow you to further develop your knowledge and skills in your field of inquiry, and make you more competitive in the workforce. It is a research training degree that provides training in in-depth enquiry, specialised development of research skills, project management and communicating findings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This degree is for high achieving students who have completed the three-year Bachelor of Social Science degree. Applicants must have achieved the required weighted average mark of at least 70% in their degree and 75% in 24 credit points of third year subjects relevant to their honours area. Honours involves a year of research training and supervised research in a topic of personal interest. It deepens important skills in your portfolio. 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. This Honours degree will allow you to further develop your knowledge and skills in your field of inquiry, and make you more competitive in the workforce. It is a research training degree that provides training in in-depth enquiry, specialised development of research skills, project management and communicating findings.

Admission Requirements

86+
6+
176+
62+

- To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have qualified for the Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Wollongong, or a degree deemed by the Head of Students to be equivalent, and achieved a WAM of at least 70, with an average of at least 75 in 24cp of third year subjects relevant to the honours area proposed

- Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to talk to the relevant Honours Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors

Jan-2000

Domestic
6,684 AUD
International
26,592 AUD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Undergrad Programmes 680