Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Social Research and Policy

Bachelor

Broaden your career prospects by studying Advanced Science and Social Research and Policy together. The Advanced Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Science with the inclusion of advanced-level courses, an Honours year and options tailored to your aptitude and interests. In addition to foundation subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics and maths, you have access to more than 25 advanced fields of science. During your studies, you will develop the critical and analytical thinking needed for the successful completion of the research-based Honours year.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

5.7 years full-time

Course Code

3938, 088868J

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$8,106 per year

About this course

Broaden your career prospects by studying Advanced Science and Social Research and Policy together. The Advanced Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Science with the inclusion of advanced-level courses, an Honours year and options tailored to your aptitude and interests. In addition to foundation subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics and maths, you have access to more than 25 advanced fields of science. During your studies, you will develop the critical and analytical thinking needed for the successful completion of the research-based Honours year.
Social Research and Policy components develop skills in research and analysis to help you understand complex social, environmental and economic problems, allowing you to inform public debate and political decision making. You will undertake a core program that covers social science, policy analysis and research methods, and combine this with a choice of a major and an internship.

Study locations

Kensington

How to apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the ‘Apply’ section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

University of New South Wales (UNSW)