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Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Sociolinguistics

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What you will study

ATAR/Course cut-off

78.30

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Overview

Look closely at human society and the science of people. In a Bachelor of Social Science you'll gain skills in social research and applied social science to prepare you for a wide variety of policy-related and research careers.

BSocSci at Macquarie University is a unique social science degree with a focus on policy and applied social research.

The Bachelor of Social Science is an interdisciplinary degree offering a wide choice of majors in the social sciences.

It will prepare you for diverse research and policy-related careers in the private and public sectors. It provides specific skills in social research and applied social science, and an understanding of issues in a culturally diverse social environment with an increasing emphasis on international and global connections.

The sociolinguistics major involves the study of the connections between human language and human society.

Degrees offering Sociolinguistics

Key features

Employers prize Macquarie social science graduates for their range of skills, knowledge of research methodologies, and ability to work independently or in teams.

Combine sociolinguistics with a major in the humanities and social sciences (Asian or European languages, anthropology, English literature, international studies, media studies, politics, sociology
We offer internships with well-known organisations in the government, private and non-profit sectors.

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Students who are interested in language and social sciences.

HECS Course fee

AUD $5,648 p.a.

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English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

What you will study

Degree requirements	Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree	68
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above	38
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above	22
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Social Science
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated Participation unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Degree requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.

100 level				Credit Points
Required	SSC100		Introduction to Social Science	3
200 level				Credit Points
Required	SOC224		Methods of Social Research	3
Required	SSC200		Evaluation, Planning and Policy - Social Science Research	3
300 level				Credit Points
Required	SSC300	C	Advanced Methods in Social Research	3
Required	SOC301	P	Internships in Social Research	6
Total credit points required to satisfy this major				24

Notes

Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Units marked with a P are Participation units.

Major requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major

100 level					Credit Points
Required		LING110		Language: Its Structure and Use	3
200 level					Credit Points
Required		LING219		Introduction to Sociolinguistics	3
Required	6cp from	LING214		Introduction to Psycholinguistics
		LING217		Phonetics and Phonology
		LING248		Social Networking and Cyberlanguage	6
300 level					Credit Points
Capstone		LING324	C	Bilingualism	3
Required		LING325		Second Language Teaching and Learning	3
Required		LING332		Anthropological Linguistics	3
Required		LING333		Australian English	3
Total credit points required to satisfy this major					24

Notes

Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
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