The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1F
Campus
St Lucia (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
A$48,080 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland in St Lucia, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
57,130
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
39.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
80.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- A Bachelor of Social Science from the University, have gained a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 from an approved combination of courses comprising: all Level 2 and Level 3 BSocSc Core Courses and 6 units of Level 2 and Level 3 courses from the chosen BSocSc Major
- or satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program based on the person's academic records and subject to completion of additional work, if set.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
57,130
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
39%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
80%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$48,080
For full 1F