Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Social Sciences
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This globally recognised double degree offers a broad and flexible education that you can tailor to your passions and career goals.
In the Bachelor of Science, you’ll gain in-demand transferable skills you can apply to almost any industry. A science degree unlocks a world of stimulating career possibilities from earth science to psychology, mathematics to biotech.
In your Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, you’ll explore a broad range of political, international, social, environmental and economic challenges that make real-world impact. You’ll gain the powerful knowledge and skills to inform public debate and shape societal policies.
With sought-after expertise across two disciplines, this double degree will expand your skill set and multiply your career possibilities.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Refer to Bachelor of Social Sciences (422300): Economics, environmental humanities, geographical studies, global development, human resource management, indigenous studies, international business, international studies, innovation, strategy and entrepreneurship, marketing, politics and international relations, sociology and anthropology.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Sciences (422300). Research officer, policy analyst, political adviser, project officer, research consultant, program manager, international business consultant, government agencies, united nations, local government officials, non-governments organisations, advocacy and campaign manager, journalist, tourism and trade adviser.
Talented Students Program: The Science Talented Students Program introduces high performing students entering the Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) to cutting-edge, world-class research at UNSW Science. The program offers these students exposure to research, networking opportunities and provides a degree that is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and talents.
Invitation to participate in the program is made by the Dean of Science on the basis of outstanding secondary education performance (ATAR or equivalent). All incoming students are assessed for eligibility including non-high school leavers. High performing current UNSW Science students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) will be invited to join at the end of their first year.
Professional recognition
The Psychology major is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 3-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology and is the first step on the six-year pathway to becoming a registered professional psychologist.
Practical experience
Optional degree credit internship course.
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or
Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics. For Bachelor of Social Studies: English Advanced.
All applicants
Also refer to UNSW Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.