Bachelor (Honours)
The Bachelor of Social Science with Honours is a single year of full-time (or part time equivalent) advanced level study where you'll apply your research skills in the humanities and social sciences.
Your Honours program will combine a flexible mix of coursework and independent study, during which you'll prepare and undertake an approved independent social science research project and submit a formal Honours thesis.
Under the Honours program, you'll be encouraged to extend your specialised study in either Health and Society, Social and Public Policy, Development or Environment and Society, and the program can be individually supervised across relevant UQ schools or research centres.
The program will allow you to develop, extend and consolidate your knowledge and skills in social science theory and research in relation to your specialisation area. It's a valuable additional qualification on entering the job market.
If you excel through the Honours program, you'll have the opportunity to progress onto a Master of Philosophy or further postgraduate study.
1 in Australia for social sciences and humanities
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019
36 in the world for sociology
QS World University Rankings 2020
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: