Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social ScienceApproved Abbreviation: BA/BSocSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1808.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089201M
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relavant to the year they commenced. This version of the course applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2017 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2015 to 2016 - 1808.1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science
This double degree program is designed for students whose interests span the Arts and Social Sciences. It will produce versatile graduates who can work across a range of academic and professional disciplines, including the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills in an Asian language. In the Social Science area, students can design their own academic program within the Bachelor of Social Science course structure, which must include a Social Science Major. This qualification in Social Science is then combined with an Arts major, such as: Cultural and Social Analysis; English; History and Political Thought; International Relations and Asian Studies; Islamic Studies; Philosophy; Linguistics; Indigenous Australian Studies; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese.
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to complete a semester of study overseas and receive advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub majors subject to Western Sydney University limits on advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a BA course advisor first.
- Director of Academic Program: Dr Dianne Dickenson
Study Mode
Four years full-time and eight years part-time.
Course Advice
Admission
Assumed Knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points comprising
- A Bachelor of Social Science Core of 80 credit points,
- A Bachelor of Arts Core of 30 credit points,
- A Bachelor of Arts major of 80 credit points,
- A Bachelor of Arts submajor of 40 credit points
- A Social Science major of 80 credit points, and
- One elective of 10 credit points.
Social Science core units
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
Arts core units
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
Arts Majors
Some Majors and Sub-majors have inherent requirements.
Click here for details of the Inherent Requirements
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M1054 | History and Political Thought |
| M1041 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
| M2514 | Innovation and Change |
| M1108 | International English |
Please note: M1108 International English has been replaced by M1129 International English for students who commence this course from the 2019 academic year. Continuing students enrolled in M1108 are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this specialisation.
| M1129 | International English |
| M1055 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| M2512 | Organisations and Work |
| M1110 | Psychological Studies |
Arts Sub-majors
Note: Not all Arts sub-majors are available on all campuses.
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| SM1072 | History and Political Thought |
| SM1049 | Indigenous Australian Studies |
Please note: SM1120 International English has been replaced by SM1132 International English for students who commence this course from the 2019 academic year. Continuing students enrolled in SM1120 are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this specialisation.
| SM1073 | International Relations and Asian Studies |
| SM1047 | Music Performance Studies |
Social Science Majors
| M1069 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1077 | Heritage and Tourism |
| M1083 | Peace and Development Studies |
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 100846 | Analytical Reading and Writing |
Arts core unit: Choose one of
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
Arts core unit: Choose one of
One Arts sub-major unit
Year 2
Autumn session
Level 1 Social Science major unit
Level 1 Arts major unit
One Arts sub-major unit
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
Social Science major unit
Arts major unit
One Arts sub-major unit
Year 3
Autumn session
Social Science major unit
Arts major unit
One Arts sub-major unit
Spring session
Two Arts Major units
Social Science major unit
And one elective
Year 4
Autumn session
Two Arts Major units
Two Social Science Major units
Spring session
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
Arts major unit
Two Social Science Major units