Social Science and History

Want to understand the events that have shaped our world? The Bachelor of Social Science (Social Science and History) gives you the chance to piece together information from the past and apply it to current events and issues through critical thinking and real-world application. You will examine world civilisations, historic and contemporary Australia, race relations in Australian history, European and American history and the 20th century. Through this study you will discover the stories behind some of the greatest and most significant events the world has seen.

This degree will encourage you to examine the political, psychological, cultural and environmental issues that affected society in the past, and how they can influence the choices we now make for modern society.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x Interdisciplinary Social Science Major8 

plus 1 x Second Major8 

plus 4 x Electives 
or 1 x 4-unit Minor

4

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

SOC1000Approaches to the Social Sciences

SOC3000 Collaborative Community Problem Solving

ANT1001 Introductory Anthropology1

 OR

SOC1001 Conflict and Peace2

History Major: 

HIS1000 World Civilisations to 1500 CE

HIS1001 Introduction to Australian History

HIS1003 World History Since 1500CE

HIS2000 Contemporary Australia

HIS2001 Race Relations in Australian History

HIS2005 Europe: History of an Idea

 plus two from the following

HIS3002 The Twentieth Century

HIS3003Contemporary America

HIS3004 Approaches To History

Footnotes

1 Semester 1 only.

2 Semester 2 only.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.