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Bachelor of Social Sciences
This degree examines how societies function and change.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 61.45
- Lowest offered at The University of Adelaide
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Social Sciences asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people and communities work
- good communication skills
- a willingness to read and think critically
- curiosity about social issues
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Social Sciences is the higher level qualification. The Diploma in Social Sciences sits at diploma level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
- Course page for University of New South Wales (opens in a new tab)
University of New South Wales
Sydney - Kensington, NSW
4.4from 1,572 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 67.5 lowest
- (80 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- Website for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.45 lowest
- (69.8 median)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Social Sciences.
- Sociology and social theory
- Research methods
- Inequality and social change
- Health and wellbeing in society
- Policy and public issues
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Diploma in Social Sciences?
The Bachelor of Social Sciences is the higher level qualification. The Diploma in Social Sciences sits at diploma level.