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Why Social Science at Swinburne?

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Course info and features

As a Social Science professional you have the skills to delve deeper into human behaviour. You may focus on external influences like the media, group dynamics and society or the inner workings of an individual.

Our range of course options allows you to delve deeper into the areas that interest and excite you.

Flexible degree structure

Swinburne's new Flexible Degree Structure adds flexibility to most of our undergraduate degrees. We've broken down the traditional academic barriers, allowing you to tailor your degree and add either depth or breadth to your education through your choice of professional majors, co-majors and minors.

As a Bachelor of Social Science student you will study one of the following professional majors to specialise in:

You may also choose to complete a double degree, awarding you two qualifications in only four years of full time study:

Bachelor of Social Science
Campus Lilydale
Course Duration Three years full time or equivalent part time, plus optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) 6 or 12 month placement. Not available to international students.
Lilydale ATAR Bonus

We'll provide a 5 point ATAR bonus to VCE applicants who choose to study at the Lilydale campus.

To be eligible you need to successfully complete year 12 at a nominated secondary school and apply for a degree program delivered on the Lilydale campus.

Students may study co-majors and minors not offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale through another Swinburne Faculty, subject to program prescription and timetabling availability.
View a full list of co-majors and minors.


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The Swinburne experience

Swinburne offers more than just classroom learning.

As a Swinburne student you can:

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Local Students

Telephone: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)

International Students

 

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