BSocSc

Social Science

Learn more about studying Social Science as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    Online
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,399AUD
  • Start date
    Mar, Aug
  • QS Ranking
    #294

Program overview

What Swinburne University of Technology says about their program:

Bachelor of Social Science is a programme offered at Swinburne University of Technology. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Swinburne University of Technology, Bachelor of Social Science is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Bachelor of Social Science benefit from the wider learning environment at Swinburne University of Technology, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • You must provide academic transcripts (translated to English if necessary) as part of your application
  • All supporting documents submitted with an application must be certified as true and correct copies of the original

Essays and statements

  • A Statement of Purpose may be required as part of conditional-offer supporting documents (optional)

Recommendations

  • International applicants may need to provide letters from their school or employer

Tests and examinations

  • Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test, for applicants without a formal qualification (optional)

How to apply

  • Direct

    Fixed deadline
    Application feeFee not confirmed
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route

Scholarships at Swinburne University of Technology

  • Swinburne International Scholarship

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    A merit-based scholarship for international students commencing their first study at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus in 2026. It is available for eligible undergraduate, postgraduate and pathway programs and is assessed with the course application.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Swinburne University of Technology collects student amenities fees from domestic higher education students. Further information on financial support and payment options may be available through the university's resources.

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Visa requirements for Swinburne University of Technology

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Swinburne University of Technology.

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