Name: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Price: 46400 AUD

Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 45,354
Staff Ratio: 17.0:1
International: 36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 73.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$46,400; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 65.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study, will be considered for entry into this course. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Humanities, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Politics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in any Humanities, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Politics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 65.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study, will be considered for entry into this course. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in any Humanities, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Politics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in any Humanities, Literature, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Politics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite can fulfill this requirement STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note: STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last 7 years will be also considered. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite can fulfill this requirement STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note: STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Educational history An applicant's ATAR results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite can fulfill this requirement STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note: STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population: 45,354; Total students
Staff Ratio: 17:1; Students per staff
International Students: 36%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students45,354

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1

International Students36%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 73%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.