Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

2021 Changes for the Bachelor of Social Science

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We have recently completed a review of the Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) and have made some changes to this program for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. 

Some of the changes were made to standardise aspects of UQ undergraduate programs, including the unit-value of Majors. Other changes were made to ensure that we have a sustainable suite of program, plan and course offerings.

When viewing the 2020 BSocSc course list on the Programs and Courses website you can change which year you are viewing using the dropdown box near the top right of the list to compare the 2021 BSocSc with the pre-2021 program.

The changes that have been made to this program will affect students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. 

As a continuing student, you will be able to complete your current major and program and there will be no change to your enrolment plan unless you elect to apply to change into the 2021 BSocSc (program code 2506) program structure and course list.

Please read the information below carefully and consider the option that is best for you. If you decide you would like to change to the 2021 program for Semester 1, 2021, you will need to submit a program change request in your mySI-net account by 12 February 2021 (program change requests open 4 December 2020).

We are here to provide you with some further detail to guide your enrolment decisions.

 

  1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of Social Science?
  2. What does this mean for continuing students?
  3. I am thinking of changing to the 2021 BSocSc program. What should I consider?
  4. How do I apply to change to the 2021 BSoscSc program?
  1. I am considering changing into a 2021 BA/BSocSc dual program. What should I do?
  2. I still have questions. Who can I talk to?
  3. Key dates to remember

1. What is changing in 2021 for the Bachelor of Social Science?

In the 2021 program:

  • There are 16 units of Core Courses
  • Majors are 16 units
  • There is a new major in Health and Social Policy
    (replacing the current Majors in Health and Society and Social and Public Policy)
  • Minors are no longer available
2020 Bachelor of Social Science [48 units]
(program code 2032)
2021 Bachelor of Social Science [48 units]
(program code 2506)

Part A - Compulsory Courses - 20 units

BSocSc Core Courses - 16 units

Part B

Majors - 12 units

(including 6 units of Compulsory Courses)

 

4 Majors:

Development Major

Environment and Society Major

Health and Society Major

Social and Public Policy Major

 

BSocSc Plans

Majors - 16 units

(including 10 units of Compulsory Courses)

 

3 Majors:

Development Major

Environment and Society Major

Health and Social Policy Major (new)

Some courses have moved within the Major course lists – from compulsory to elective, or elective to compulsory

16 units of elective courses which may include Minors

16 units of general elective courses

No more than 20 units of course at Level 1

Minimum of 6 units at Level 3 required

No more than 24 units of courses at Level 1

Minimum of 8 units at Level 3 required