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Overview

This program is for students commencing from 2019. Students commencing prior to 2019 should refer to the program rules for the year in which they started. The Bachelor of Social Research and Policy (UNSW BSRP) degree combines a core program of skills in policy analysis and research methods with in-depth … For more content click the Read More button below. A Bachelor of Social Research and Policy degree offers the opportunity to pursue knowledge in the social research and policy while developing technical and professional skills to apply this knowledge to issues in the real world. Its objectives are: to develop your capacity to critically evaluate ideas and policy problems, andto undertake social research in order to contribute to enlightened policy-making. Skills developed include written communication skills with particular emphasis on reports, submissions, position papers and proposals; the ability to undertake research and data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative; analysis and critical evaluation of research, arguments and policies; and technologies involved in social research and information processing. The internship experience promotes development of excellence in professional practice. If you study in either the single or dual mode, you will complete: a social research and policy core of 54 UOC (nine courses)a social research and policy prescribed elective of 6 UOC (one course)a major stream of 60 UOC (ten courses) selected from the list of UNSW BSRP approved home and external major streams. If you study in single mode, you will also complete: 12 UOC of Free Electives (two courses)12 UOC of General Education (two courses)

Learning Outcomes

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Apply social research skills through collection and analysis of data, concerning issues and problems in the social world.
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Analyse and contribute to policy issues and debates within organisations, communities and governance frameworks.
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and conceptual understanding in at least one specialist Social Science field within its interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary context.
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Show understanding of the importance of ethical, social and professional responsibility.
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Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills, with the capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing for diverse environments.
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Analyse applied problems within a broader conceptual framework, linking theory and practice.
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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

  1. Core Social Research and Policy courses (54 UOC)
  2. Prescribed Social Research and Policy elective (6 UOC)
  3. One major specialisation (60 UOC) from the approved list
  4. Free electives (12 UOC)
  5. General Education (12 UOC)

Major specialisations

Students complete 60 UOC from any of the Internal or *External majors below. Students must declare their major at the time of enrolment into Level 2.

Note on external majors
*Human Resource Management, *International Business, and *Marketing: Students who choose any of these majors are required to complete 12 UOC of Prescribed Arts and Social Sciences Electives.

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Free Electives

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

Maturity Requirements

You must complete at least 24 UOC before enrolling in Level 2 courses.You must complete at least 24 UOC in your major before enrolling in Level 3 courses.

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Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Progression Requirements

Internships and Placements

Pathways

Honours Programs

Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) - BASS (Hons)4504 - Arts & Social Sciences (Hons)
Bachelor of Social Research & Policy (Honours) - BSRP (Hons)4507 - Social Research & Policy(Hons)

Post Graduate

Master of Public Policy and Governance - MPPG8259 - Public Policy & Governance

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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