Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Graduate Diploma of Social Science
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 103406 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree, from this or another university, or Other qualifications recognised by the Dean of the College of Arts, Society and Educations as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 石榴视频 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Students must have obtained a minimum of a Credit average (65%) across 15 credit points of subjects in their final year of study of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A student whose previous qualifications do not include formal research methods subjects must include at least six credit points of graduate level Social Science Research Methods in their program. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Social Science, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of social theory, practice and professional ethics in at least one discipline in the social sciences Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods in at least one discipline in the social sciences Analyse critically and evaluate social systems, institutions, structures and/or practices Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise perspectives, arguments and sources of qualitative and/or quantitative data pertinent to complex social, political, historical, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues, particularly those related to quality of life in the tropics worldwide Present a clear and coherent exposition of research to a variety of audiences through advanced proficiency in written and spoken English language and, where appropriate, numeracy skills Design, plan and execute a social science research project with some independence Apply social theory to research, demonstrating advanced understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in some areas in at least one discipline in the social sciences Respectfully and responsibly apply knowledge of diversity and difference among people, especially vulnerable and Indigenous peoples, in research and scholarship.
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Graduate Diploma of Social Science. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 石榴视频 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
SS4100:06 Social Science Honours or Graduate Diploma Thesis Part 1 of 2
SS4101:06 Social Science Honours or Graduate Diploma Thesis Part 2 of 2
OPTIONS
Select one of the following social science disciplines:
Anthropology
AN4007:06 Ethnographic Research Methods
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 AN subjects
Archaeology
AR4007:06 Archaeological Research Methods
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 AR subjects
History
HI3424:03 History of Western Political Systems
HI5001:03 The History of Global Connections
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 HI subject
Political Science
PL4002:06 Theory and Method in Political Science
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 PL subjects
Sociology
SY4017:06 Classical Social Theory
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate level 2 or 3 SY subjects
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
石榴视频 Cairns | Archaeology discipline not available |
石榴视频 Townsville | |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the Diploma. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | GDipSocSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Social Science and who obtain at least a Distinction for their Research Dissertation (SS4100 and SS4101) are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Philosophy [Society and Culture] or the Doctor of Philosophy [Society and Culture]. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Social Science are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Social Science (Coursework). |
