Bachelor of Social Science

at Griffith University

Modules:
    

• Introduction to Social Science
• Understanding the Social World
• Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
• Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences
• Introduction to Psychology 2
• Research Methods for Social Science

Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
 

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
 

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
   

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Indicative annual tuition fee  - AUD $31,500

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).

Economics

You will be prepared for work in government, NGOs, the finance sector or large business organisations. You'll be equipped to take on roles analysing and interpreting the interaction between markets, the environment, the health sector, transport, financial policy developments and decision-making, and the impact of global conditions on the national economy.
 

Environmental Sustainability

Employment opportunities exist in environmental science communication, environmental management and planning, policy development, environmental sustainability advocacy (in agriculture, industry, and natural resources), social and economic environmental impact analysis, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
 

Global Security Threats

Graduates seek works as an analyst, community advocate, liaison or leader, policy developer (in analysis and evaluation), research officer, corporate strategy officer, or risk adviser.
 

Media, Communication and Social Change

You will be prepared for work as a communications officer, social policy researcher, speech writer, media liaison, public relations consultant, social media analyst, or other roles where you're required to analyse, evaluate and interpret communication strategies or writing across diverse genres and on various platforms.
 

Politics in Asia

Graduates may secure roles that provide advice to government, business leaders and NGOs in areas such as Asian economic, environment and social policy, regional relationships, regional development, Asian political structures, East-Asian political economy and trade relations.
 

Social Justice

You will be prepared for work in NGOs, government and business as a consultant, change manager, advocate, development officer, educator, evaluator, market analyst, market or social researcher, or policy analyst.