Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 089201M · Duration: 4 Years

Duration

208 weeks

Study Load

Full Time / Part Time

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree program is designed for students whose interests span the Arts and Social Sciences. It will give you the skills and versatility to work across a range of academic and professional disciplines, including the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills. You need to include a Social Science Major, so you can design your own academic program within the Bachelor of Social Science program structure. This qualification in Social Science is then combined with an Arts major. If you are interested in both the Arts and Social Science, this double degree could be for you. Working across a range of academic and professional disciplines this degree offers a broad academic experience. You will have the opportunity to develop global perspectives and communication skills through the study of an Asian language. This qualification in Social Science is combined with an Arts major such as Culture and Society; English; History and Political Thought; International Relations and Asian Studies; Islamic Studies; Philosophy; Linguistics; Indigenous Australian Studies; and Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese. In this double degree you will also have the opportunity to complete a semester of international study and receive advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Arts majors and sub majors (subject to WSU limits on advanced standing). You are encouraged to do so but must discuss this with a Bachelor of Arts course advisor first.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Assumed Knowledge: Two units of HSC English.
English Language Proficiency: IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subtest

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Academia and Research
Social Advocacy and Activism
Government and Non-Government Roles
Social Policy Analysis
Community and Corrective Services
Child Protection

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units65 units

0006

Criminology and Criminal Justice, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0030

Sociology, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0045

Child and Community, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0010

Geography and Urban Studies, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0252

Disability Studies, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0027

Peace and Development Studies, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0012

Heritage and Tourism, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0002

Anthropology, Major

Social Science Major — 80 credit points

0019

International Relations and Asian Studies, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0015

Indigenous Australian Studies, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0018

International English, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0004

Chinese, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0380

Drama, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0330

Childhood Studies, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0029

Psychological Studies, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0023

Music Performance, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0028

Philosophy, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0005

Creative Writing, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0021

Japanese, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0025

Musicology, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0011

Global Business, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0309

Indonesian (Cross-Inst USYD), Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0264

Culture and Society, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0009

English, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0026

Organisations and Work, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0017

Innovation and Change, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0020

Islamic Studies, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0008

Economy and Markets, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0003

Arabic, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0022

Linguistics, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0013

History and Political Thought, Major

Arts Major — 80 credit points

0009

English, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0025

Musicology, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0015

Indigenous Australian Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0024

Music Performance Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0330

Childhood Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0021

Japanese, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0309

Indonesian (Cross-Inst USYD), Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0020

Islamic Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0004

Chinese, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0380

Drama, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0262

Ancient History, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0003

Arabic, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0028

Philosophy, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0005

Creative Writing, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0029

Psychological Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0014

Immersion Language, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0018

International English, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0200

Studies of Religion, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0264

Culture and Society, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0013

History and Political Thought, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0019

International Relations and Asian Studies, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

0022

Linguistics, Minor

Arts Minor — 40 credit points

CULT2005

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

CULT3007

Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN1041

People, Place and Social Difference

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN2078

Curiosity Didn't Kill the Cat: Researching towards Social Change

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN1060

Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

CULT3001

Applied Social Research

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

CULT1017

Understanding Society

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

BEHV1021

The Individual in Society

Social Science Core Subjects — 10 credit points

LANG1029

Foundations of Academic English

Arts Core Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN1053

Diversity, Language and Culture

Arts Core Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN1052

Australian Politics and Active Citizenship

Arts Core Subjects — 10 credit points

LANG1030

Thinking Critically About Texts and Society

Arts Core Subjects — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors can I choose from in the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science double degree?

You can choose from 29 majors across the two degrees. Social Science majors include Anthropology, Child and Community, Criminology, Disability Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development Studies, and Sociology. Arts majors include Arabic, Chinese, Creative Writing, Cultural and Social Analysis, Economy and Markets, English, Global Business, History and Political Thought, Indigenous Australian Studies, Indonesian, Innovation and Change, International English, International Relations, Islamic Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Musicology, Music Performance, Organisations and Work, Philosophy, Psychological Studies, and Social Anthropology.

How long does the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science take to complete?

The program takes 4 years to complete full time, and is also available part time.

Which campuses is this double degree offered at?

The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science is offered at three campuses: Parramatta South (UAC 720612), Penrith (UAC 720614), and Bankstown City (UAC 720610).

What are the indicative fees for this double degree program?

The indicative annual domestic student fee starts from $11,885. For more detailed fee information, prospective students should refer to the Fees & Scholarships section of the course page.

When can I start the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science at Western Sydney University?

There are three intake dates available: 20 July 2026, 01 March 2027, and 19 July 2027.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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