Create a Better World.
Our study options allow you to explore different disciplines, participate in industry placements, go on exchange with international partners or take up a combined (double) degree.
We prepare our students with the skills that employers want, so they can make a global impact.
Courses and Units
Study with us — apply in one of our courses available at the School of Social Sciences listed below.
Each course and unit is linked to its own page with more detailed information on the University of Tasmania Courses & Units website, including the Major available within each course, and comprehensive lists of units available for study under each applicable Major.
Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (A3A)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) (13D)
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (A4S)
Double Degree
- Combine your Bachelor of Arts (A3A) with options such as Law, Fine Arts, Business, Economics, and Science.
Associate Degree
Diploma
Pathways
Honours
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (R4A)
- Bachelor of Arts with Professional Honours (Specialisation) (R4C)
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours in Law (L4R)
- Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours (R4D)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (R4F)
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (A4S) (Four-year bachelor with embedded honours)
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Masters by Coursework
Research Degrees
Take your passion for ideas further than you ever imagined.
We offer a collegial, supportive environment, with experienced supervision, regular seminar series, research skills training, and many opportunities to work with peers and academics on your areas of interest. We supervise across a range of methodologies and conceptual/theoretical approaches, and encourage scholarship that draws on ideas from across diverse fields.
Choose a research topic that reflects your interests and identify a supervisor with the expertise to guide you in your research. Search for a discipline staff member via our staff profiles, or by an area or expertise.
The School of Social Sciences welcomes qualified applicants to undertake a research degree with us in any of our areas of research strengths and interests.
To find out about application procedures, entry requirements, and scholarships, refer to College of Arts, Law and Education Research Degrees.
Study Opportunities & Experiences
Online Study
Studying a degree online offers the ultimate flexibility to study at a time that suits you and your lifestyle. We offer a variety of degree programs and majors that can be completed fully online.
- Online: From full degree programs to an increasing collection of majors available to be completed online.
- Off-campus: Programs that are offered wholly or partially off-campus.
- Intensive: Programs that offer study over a few weeks – usually summer, winter or spring, and on campus.
- Mixed mode: A combination of on-campus and online studies.
Scholarships
As a student of Social Sciences both the University and the School provide access to a variety of scholarships and bursaries at a University, College of Arts, Law and Education and Discipline level. The main application period begins in August, and closes on the 31st October the year prior to study commencing.
Placements and Internships
The School of Social Sciences offers opportunities for internships with state parliament and public sector agencies to provide workplace and research experience in relevant specialised fields whilst studying. Read more about our placements and internships for:
There are also external opportunities available such as the Aurora Project, an Australian Government funded internship with applications accepted from candidates with an academic background in the School of Social Sciences including Sociology and Social Work, together with a range of other disciplines.
Pathways
Don't meet the traditional entry requirements? The University of Tasmania aims to increase access and participation in tertiary education through providing alternate pathways and partnerships. The School of Social Sciences offers an alternative entry pathway into our undergraduate programs. The Arts pathway is a great introduction into university study, and can assist you in gaining the qualifications and experience you need for your chosen career.
This foundation year of study provides students with the skills and knowledge related to study the arts and social sciences, with additional support and guidance to help you succeed. Whether you intend to study a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Sciences or Bachelor of Social Work, completing this year of foundation study in the Diploma of University Studies (Arts Specialisation) (21A) will assist you in achieving your goals.
Overseas Study
An overseas study program gives you the opportunity to experience different cultures, study languages, undertake work placement or internships, make new friends and explore the world while receiving credit toward your degree and creating professional and life experiences. It provides a 'total immersion' experience in a variety of study areas and locations. You can choose a program length that suits you, from a 2-week fieldtrip, a short-term summer program to a full semester (or two).
