Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
Program Code
BSOCS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Special Notes
This program will not be offered in 2020
Academic Year
2020
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
Students in this program will investigate, analyse and interpret the major social justice challenges facing an increasingly globalised world. This program mixes core learning in a broad range of relevant areas with practical research investigation. Students will be introduced to methods and tools to design and conduct social research, as well as develop approaches to analyse findings and advocate change.
From a social justice standpoint, students will learn to recognise differing needs, and develop a range of approaches and methods to understand and respond to the critical social problems and public issues in society. They will also build valuable qualitative and quantitative research skills, and have the opportunity to design their own independent research projects.
The Bachelor of Social Sciences is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Social Sciences
There shall be a Bachelor of Social Sciences.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences, the student must complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Level I courses not exceeding 24 units
- Core courses to the value of 24 units including ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind or ARTS 1007OL The Enquiring Mind
- Closed Electives to value of 6 units
- ARTS 3200 Arts Internship to the value of 6 units; OR
- Closed Electives to value of 12 units in lieu of the courses required in (3) (4)
- Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units, excluding courses from the following subject areas: ARTS, ASIA, GEOG, or SOCI
- Open Electives to the value of 27 units; OR
- If studying a Major in Criminology, Open Elective courses to the value of 12 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Major in Politics and International Relations, Open Elective courses to the value of 12 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Major in Sociology, Open Elective courses to the value of 12 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Minor in Criminology, Open Elective courses to the value of 18 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Minor in Politics and International Relations, Open Elective courses to the value of 18 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Minor in Sociology, Open Elective courses to the value of 18 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7); OR
- If studying a Minor in Psychology, Open Elective courses to the value of 15 units in lieu of the courses required in (6) and (7)
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind 3 or
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007OL The Enquiring Mind 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ASIA 1104 Introduction to Asian Cultures 3 GEOG 1101 Geographies of Globalisation 3 GEOG 2132 Social Science Techniques II 3 SOCI 2010 Politics, Policy & Citizenship 3 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3 SOCI 3012 Taking it to the Streets: Applied Social Sciences 6
Major
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Criminology Major
To satisfy the requirements for Criminology Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
A minimum of 6 units at Level I; a minimum of 9 units at Level II; and a minimum of 9 units at Level III, including 6 units of the designated capstone course. 15 units must be taken in the major before undertaking the capstone.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CRIM 1001 Understanding Criminology 3 CRIM 1002 Crime and Criminal Justice 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CRIM 2001 Controlling Crime 3 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANTH 2036 Anthropology of Violence and Crime 3 CRIM 2003 Criminology across borders 3 GEND 2016 Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship II 3 GEND 2016OL Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship II 3 PHIL 2031 Crime and Punishment 3 POLIS 2001 The Politics of Crime and Justice 3 POLIS 2109 The Ethics of War and Peace 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CRIM 3001 Contemporary Issues in Criminology 6 and
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 3201 Industry Internship III 3 CRIM 3003 The Carnival of Crime 3 GEND 3016 Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship III 3 GEND 3016OL Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship III 3 HIST 3055 Protecting the Peace: Histories of Peacekeeping 3 POLIS 3002 International Security 3 SOCI 3014 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 SOCI 3015 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 -
Sociology Major
To satisfy the requirements for Sociology Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
At least 6 units at Level I; 9 units at Level II; 9 units at Level III including one capstone course. 15 units must be taken in the major before undertaking the capstone.
Level I
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SOCI 1003 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 1003OL Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 1004 Social Problems 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SOCI 2009 Sociological Theory in Action 3 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 2301 Social Enterprise Internship II 3 CRIM 2001 Controlling Crime 3 GEOG 2160 Space and Society 3 SOCI 2011 Consumption, Work and the Self II 3 SOCI 2011OL Consumption, Work and the Self II 3 SOCI 2013 Public Scandals and Moral Panics II 3 SOCI 2013OL Public Scandals and Moral Panics II 3 SOCI 2014 Life on Screen: Social Issues Through Film 3 SOCI 2014OL Life on Screen: Social Issues Through Film 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SOCI 3001 Sociological Contentions 6 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:
*ARTS 3100 can contribute toward this major if, upon negotiation with the course coordinator,
a relevant placement can be arranged.Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 3100 Community Engagement Learning Project 3 ARTS 3301 Social Enterprise Internship III 3 SOCI 3009 Consumption, Work and the Self III 3 SOCI 3009OL Consumption, Work and the Self III 3 SOCI 3011 Public Scandals and Moral Panics III 3 SOCI 3011OL Public Scandals and Moral Panics III 3 SOCI 3014 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 SOCI 3015 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 -
Politics and International Relations Major
To satisfy the requirements for Politics and International Relations Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
A minimum of 3 units and a maximum of 6 units must be completed at Level I, a minimum of 3 units of Level II and at least 12 units at Level III, including 6 units of the designated capstone course. Students must complete at least 3 units in the major of Level I before undertaking courses at Level II, 3 units at Level II before undertaking courses at Level III, and 15 units in the major before undertaking the capstone.
Level I
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 1102 Introduction to Global Politics 3 POLIS 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 POLIS 1106 Introduction to Australian Politics 3 Level II
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 2001 The Politics of Crime and Justice 3 POLIS 2011 Europe Today: Politics, Identity and Conflict 3 POLIS 2012 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 2013 Terrorism and Global Politics 3 POLIS 2094 Parties, Elections, Media 3 POLIS 2096 The Politics of Human Rights 3 POLIS 2106 Justice, Virtue and the Good 3 POLIS 2107 Passions and Interests: The History of Greed 3 POLIS 2109 The Ethics of War and Peace 3 POLIS 2118 The Politics of Leadership 3 POLIS 2120 Conflict and Crisis in the Middle East 3 POLIS 2122 Global Environmental Politics 3 POLIS 2124 Global Justice and International Order 3 POLIS 2130 International Political Economy 3 POLIS 2131 South Asia: Conflict, Politics and Economic Change 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 POLIS 2137EX International Study Tour: Politics II 3 POLIS 2138 Policy and Practice in Australian Politics 3 Level III
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Capstone
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 3106 Public Policy Research Project 6 and
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 3001 Citizenship and Globalisation 3 POLIS 3002 International Security 3 POLIS 3003 Cyber-Politics: Politics & the Internet Revolution 3 POLIS 3102 Dilemmas of the Modern State 3 POLIS 3103 Democracy & Political Change 3 POLIS 3105EX International Study Tour: Politics III 3 POLIS 3111EX South Australian Parliamentary Internship 6 POLIS 3113 Environment and Citizenship 3
Minor
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Criminology Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Criminology Minor students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Students must complete 6 units at Level I, 6 units at Level II and 6 units at Level III. Students must complete at least 3 units at Level I before undertaking courses at Level II, 3 units at Level II before undertaking courses at Level III.
Level I
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CRIM 1001 Understanding Criminology 3 CRIM 1002 Crime and Criminal Justice 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CRIM 2001 Controlling Crime 3 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3 Level III
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 3201 Industry Internship III 3 CRIM 3003 The Carnival of Crime 3 GEND 3016 Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship III 3 GEND 3016OL Encountering Human Rights: Global Citizenship III 3 HIST 3055 Protecting the Peace: Histories of Peacekeeping 3 POLIS 3002 International Security 3 SOCI 3014 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 SOCI 3015 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 -
Sociology Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Sociology Minor students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
A minimum of 6 units at level I, 6 units at level II and 6 units at level III.
Level I
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SOCI 1003 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 1003OL Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 1004 Social Problems 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SOCI 2009 Sociological Theory in Action 3 SOCI 2012 Introduction to Social Research 3 Level III
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
*ARTS 3100 can contribute toward this major if, upon negotiation with the course coordinator,
a relevant placement can be arranged.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 3100 Community Engagement Learning Project 3 ARTS 3301 Social Enterprise Internship III 3 SOCI 3009 Consumption, Work and the Self III 3 SOCI 3009OL Consumption, Work and the Self III 3 SOCI 3011 Public Scandals and Moral Panics III 3 SOCI 3011OL Public Scandals and Moral Panics III 3 SOCI 3014 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 SOCI 3015 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 -
Politics and International Relations Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Politics and International Relations Minor students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
A minimum of 3 units and a maximum of 6 units must be completed at Level I, a minimum of 3 units at Level II and at least 6 units at Level III. Students must complete at least 3 units at Level I before undertaking courses at Level II, and 3 units at Level II before undertaking courses at Level III.
Level I
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 1102 Introduction to Global Politics 3 POLIS 1104 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 POLIS 1106 Introduction to Australian Politics 3 Level II
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 2001 The Politics of Crime and Justice 3 POLIS 2011 Europe Today: Politics, Identity and Conflict 3 POLIS 2012 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 2013 Terrorism and Global Politics 3 POLIS 2094 Parties, Elections, Media 3 POLIS 2096 The Politics of Human Rights 3 POLIS 2106 Justice, Virtue and the Good 3 POLIS 2107 Passions and Interests: The History of Greed 3 POLIS 2109 The Ethics of War and Peace 3 POLIS 2118 The Politics of Leadership 3 POLIS 2120 Conflict and Crisis in the Middle East 3 POLIS 2122 Global Environmental Politics 3 POLIS 2124 Global Justice and International Order 3 POLIS 2130 International Political Economy 3 POLIS 2131 South Asia: Conflict, Politics and Economic Change 3 POLIS 2133 Security, Justice and Rights 3 POLIS 2137EX International Study Tour: Politics II 3 POLIS 2138 Policy and Practice in Australian Politics 3 Level III
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 3001 Citizenship and Globalisation 3 POLIS 3002 International Security 3 POLIS 3003 Cyber-Politics: Politics & the Internet Revolution 3 POLIS 3102 Dilemmas of the Modern State 3 POLIS 3103 Democracy & Political Change 3 POLIS 3113 Environment and Citizenship 3 POLIS 3105EX International Study Tour: Politics III 3 POLIS 3111EX South Australian Parliamentary Internship 6 -
Psychology Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Psychology Minor students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
Nine units must be completed at Level I, 6 units at Level II, and 6 units at Level III. The minor may not be taken in the same area of study as the major.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 1000 Psychology IA 3 PSYCHOL 1001 Psychology IB 3 PSYCHOL 1004 Research Methods in Psychology 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 2004 Doing Research in Psychology 3 PSYCHOL 2007 Psychology in Society 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Please note the following courses can only count towards the minor:
- PSYCHOL 3022 Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment
- PSYCHOL 3023 Perception & Cognition
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PSYCHOL 3021 Health & Lifespan Development Psychology 3 PSYCHOL 3022 Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment 3 PSYCHOL 3026 Learning and Behaviour 3
Electives
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Social Sciences Closed Electives
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Open/Closed Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Open/Broadening Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Open Elective
Open Elective courses up to the value of 27 units from any undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Broadening Elective
Broadening Electives up to the value of 9 units, can be chosen from any discipline other than courses with the subject areas: ARTS, ASIA, GEOG, or SOCI.
You have the option to undertake a major in Criminology or Politics and International Relations or Sociology in lieu of elective courses to the value of 24 units.
OR
You have the option to undertake a minor in Criminology or Politics and International Relations or Sociology in lieu of elective courses to the value of 18 units.
OR
You have the option to undertake a minor in Psychology in lieu of elective courses to the value of 21 units.
Broadening is not required when undertaking a major or minor.
To satisfy the requirements for Social Sciences Closed Electives students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
The Arts Internship can be taken in lieu of closed elective courses to the value of 6 units
Level I
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Level II
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:
Level III
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
or
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
ARTS 3200 Arts Internship may be studied if, upon negotiation with the Course Coordinator, a relevant placement can be arranged.