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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science

This double degree joins an arts major to a social science major, so graduates hold two qualifications.

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Study mode: On campus

Where you can study this course

Where

  • Western Sydney University

    No listed website
    Campuses
    26 campuses
    Duration
    4 years
    Full time, part time available
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
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    What students say

    Most students praise the facilities and campus, though some found the same facilities frustrating and a number had issues with organisation and admin.

  • The University of Queensland

    No listed website
    Campuses
    5 campuses
    Duration
    4 years
    Full time, part time available
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Most students speak highly of the facilities and campus, while some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

    • an interest in people and how societies work
    • curiosity about social issues and human behaviour
    • good written and verbal communication skills
    • a willingness to read widely and think critically

    What will you learn?

    Students learn to spot social problems, weigh evidence, argue a position and think about responses. The arts side covers subjects such as history, society and languages. It usually takes four years full time. Skills developed include research, writing, critical thinking and understanding of other cultures.

    • Arts major in a chosen discipline
    • Social science major
    • Social issues and policy
    • Social research methods
    • Written and oral communication

    Data from Course Seeker, run by the Tertiary Admissions Centres and the Australian Government Department of Education, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).