Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

Students who perform well, with a GPA of 5.0 or greater, during the Bachelor of Social Science program or equivalent program and/or relevant discipline major, may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Honours program allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.

The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved sequence in Psychology is not available for students who commenced the Bachelor of Social Science program from 2012. Any students who commenced prior to 2012 and who are studying the accredited sequence in Psychology, please review the Transition Arrangements section.

Students who have completed a Bachelors degree in social science or related disciplines and who qualify for entrance to the Honours program are encouraged to complete their studies by undertaking an Honours year which involves course work and the successful completion of an individual thesis project under academic supervision.

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment students who graduate with an honours degree have a distinct advantage.

Some graduates may pursue careers in the area of their major, and others may be employed on the basis of skills acquired through their University study.

Common areas of employment for Bachelor of Social Science graduates include teaching and social research for government bodies. Graduates of the welfare specialisation may find work with a variety of government and private welfare agencies.

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1. An applicant for admission to candidature shall:

(a) have completed the requirements for admission to the Ordinary Degree of Bachelor of Social Science of the University or to any other degree approved by the Faculty Board.

(b) normally have achieved a credit average or higher based on all studies undertaken in the program and/or in the approved major and met any other requirements as determined by the Head(s) of School responsible for the course area(s);

(c) have completed any additional work prescribed in accordance with the policy determined by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head(s) of School responsible for the course areas.

2. Students seeking to complete Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology, must have completed:

• PSYC1010 and PSYC1020; plus
• 40 units of accredited Psychology at 2000 level, including PSYC2000 or STAT2000 (from 2008); plus
• 60 units of accredited Psychology at 3000 level, including PSYC3000.

Entry to the Honours program in Psychology is limited and competitive. Applicants compete on the basis of their results in their APS accredited courses and require a minimum GPA of 5.5 for their whole 240 unit degree.

Application for the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program is made directly to the University using the Direct Admission Application form available from the web, to be submitted to the relevant program officer.

Domestic Students- please complete both the Faculty of Education and Arts End-on Honours application form and the Direct Admission Application form, which are available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/Services/Student and Academic Services/Student Administration/Forms/ApplicationHonoursSupplementFEDUA.pdf

International Students please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/International/International Division/International Students/Forms/UG-application-form.pdf

No credit permitted for Honours.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student¿s responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

Some specialisations are only available on one campus or the other. Contact Program Officer for further information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.