Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
• cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas
• cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding
• technical skills to design and use research in a project
• communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
• Knowledge: the advanced capacity to research, analyse, and apply knowledge from disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives within the Bachelor of Social Science Honours.
• Critical thinking and research skills: the advanced ability to identify high-quality information and critically analyse it as a user, researcher and producer, with a focus on well-reasoned argumentation.
• Communication: the advanced capacity to communicate effectively to a diverse audience across various forms of communication (e.g. written, oral, visual, and digital).
• Intercultural competence: the advanced ability to engage with a range of diverse perspectives from which knowledge, beliefs, and values are developed and maintained from the local to the regional and global levels.
• Work readiness: an advanced capacity to engage in teamwork, initiative, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and project management.

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

No credit permitted for Honours.

Important information for students who commenced the program prior to 2021:

This program was revised for 2021, and amendments were made to the Compulsory Course requirements. Please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.

The class of Honours awarded for Bachelor Honours Degrees will be determined in accordance with the Bachelor Honours Policy.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

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.

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 our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens 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. More information is available online.