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Study bachelor degree humanities & social science online with University of New England through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations, with potential for a rewarding career in social science related areas. You will get a thorough grounding in sociology and psychology, plus you can choose from a broad range of majors including politics and peace studies, counselling, cultural diversity, philosophy, studies in settler colonialism, and criminal justice to satisfy your interests, research and work. With skills in research, critical analysis and evaluation that are transferable across a range of employment opportunities, you can ensure your career is future fit for life.UNE&#39;s Bachelor of Social Science offers the opportunity to analyse contemporary social issues and challenges, and to learn the skills to implement creative, real-world solutions. You will learn the foundations of sociology and psychology with the opportunity to major in specific areas. Your analytical skills as a social science graduate, along with your capacity to understand and unpack complex social problems and offer innovative solutions, will make a real difference in the rapidly changing world.

Explore social issues and work on skills to tackle those challenges. You’ll learn about social research and specialise with a major. Delve into the intricacies of societies and pave the way for positive change. Pursue careers in various support services.

Bachelor of Social Science

Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

Genre and Classic Texts

Dangerous Pleasures: An Introduction to Literary Studies

Academic Writing

Archaeology of Ancient Civilisations

Introduction to Cultural Studies

Sustainability, Climate Change and Economics

Academic and Professional Communications

Drugs in Society

English Language in Use

Since ancient times, magic and religion have shared a common belief in the supernatural and other-worldly encounters; yet their histories tell a story of acrimony and dissent.This unit investigates how magic and the supernatural have been accepted, understood and practised in a range of historical and social contexts.You will explore such themes as natural, ritual and demonic magic, necromancy, spirits, mediums and séances, fictional wizards and enchantment.Underpinning the study will be an examination of the nature and use of magic and its relation to religion, religious ideologies, science and entertainment.

Magic and the Supernatural in History and Culture

This unit introduces three of the enduring themes of philosophy: namely (i) Freedom, Fatalism and Determinism, (ii) the Self and (iii) the Ethical Life.In this unit you will begin by considering whether we are genuinely free to shape our futures or whether fatalism about the future might be true. The unit then considers the nature of the self. We ask what is the self and where is it located? Finally, in the third module, you will examine important philosophical discussions of ethics by thinkers such as Aristotle, Kant and John Stuart Mill.The aim of the unit is to provide you with an overview and introduction to key philosophical questions that are central to the very idea of being human.

Introduction to Philosophy A: The Examined Life

What is reality and how do we recognise it? How can we distinguish between appearance and reality? Can we trust our own senses? Philosophers have thought deeply about these issues in the sub-disciplines of metaphysics and epistemology (theory of knowledge).In this unit you will examine philosophers’ attempts, over thousands of years, to answer the big questions concerning the fundamental structure of reality, and our knowledge of reality. Questions such as: Does God exist? What is the nature of time? Is time travel possible? What is the relationship between mind and body? Can we be sure that we know anything? What is the structure of our knowledge? Does science give us truth? Can we infer from the past to the future?Join an in-depth discussion and the deep exploration of ideas in this foundation unit.

Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge

Children’s literature is an important tool for exposing children to the moral, ethical and practical problems of the world in a way that is manageable and accessible for them.When you study this unit you will be introduced to the key elements of children’s literature, using case studies from children’s books, stories and poetry. You will gain an understanding of the range of concepts involved in analysing children’s texts, including the significance of the implied reader, the power of ideological contexts and the role of literature in childhood.You will explore a range of literary genres, techniques, and styles (including humour, fantasy and realism) in order to gain essential skills in reading, understanding and writing about literature.

Introduction to Literature: Children's Books

To learn about archaeological discoveries is to understand the human story and unravel the material history of our world. This subject shows how the past is reconstructed by taking you on a world-wide survey of important archaeological finds. It provides valuable insights into the connection between material traces and past human behaviour, as illustrated by famous excavations at sites in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia.You will examine diverse types of archaeological information - from the ordinary to the astonishing - including hominin and human remains, megaliths and middens, engraved and flaked stones, and painted caves and temples.You will also explore each case study against larger themes in human history, such as human evolution, plant and animal domestication, the emergence of socio-economic complexity, trade, migration, industrialisation and colonialism.

Great Excavations: Key Discoveries in Archaeology

In today’s global economy, the ability to communicate in more than one language is essential. Not only is French widely used as a working language in business environments making it a career asset, it is also the language of many great works of film and literature. If you have little or no knowledge of French, this subject will help you develop the ability to communicate in the French speaking world and enhance your appreciation of French culture; music, film, theatre. You will learn how to read, understand, write and speak an elementary level of French. By the end of the unit you will be acquainted with basic grammatical structures. This subject also introduces you to many elements of French life and Francophone culture.

Get ready to speak French at a basic level. You’ll build a vocabulary of common words and get to know elementary grammar. Write short and simple sentences. Enjoy light conversations. Touch on French culture, history, and lifestyle.

French Language 1A

Become a confident communicator in your target language (Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish) by developing your aural and oral skills in this practical subject.You will build vocabulary that relates to everyday situations, consolidate your knowledge of elementary grammatical and syntactical structures and develop an understanding of key social-cultural issues and the associated conversational conventions.If you have completed the 101 and 102 units in your target language, if you are a returning language student, or if you have prior beginner knowledge of your target language and wish to hone your conversational skills for work, travel or interest, this subject is for you.

Developing Modern Languages Conversational Skills

This is an advanced unit in Indonesian. You will examine a range of major issues in the intricate relationship between Islam, society and the state in contemporary Indonesia.In this subject you will read a variety of complex Indonesian language texts and learn how to write your own Indonesian texts at an advanced level.The major issues you will cover in the texts include: Islam and Indonesian history; the role of Islam in the state; liberal Islam vs fundamentalist Islam; &#39;radical Islam&#39; vs &#39;moderate Islam&#39;; jihad and terrorism; &#39;cultural Islam&#39;; and Islam and local culture, all of which are crucial to understand contemporary Indonesia.Enhance your career options by extending your understanding of the history and culture of one of the region’s most rapidly developing economies.

Islam, Society and the State in Contemporary Indonesia

Many states begin with a story. Those of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East had narratives featuring gods, heroes, monsters and magic to explain their origins.You will have the opportunity to explore via literature, art, and artefacts, a wide range of ancient narratives, such as the foundation myths of Greece, Rome, and the Near East - including Nimrod’s Babylonian tower, Theseus and the foundation of Athens, and the twins, Romulus and Remus, raised by a wolf.Through digital storytelling, podcasts, and interactive workshops this subject builds your knowledge and passion for the ancient world.As you compare foundation myths from the different states and cultures that bordered the Mediterranean, you will also critically examine and practise the skills that underpin Classics and Ancient History.Learn from UNE’s internationally regarded academics in classics and ancient history. Develop your critical thinking and basic research skills.

Of Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Foundation Myths of Antiquity

In this subject, you will improve your skills in writing effectively for academic purposes. You will learn some essential principles of grammar and style, with a practical focus on essay writing. The subject progresses from fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure through to researching and constructing an academic essay. It provides guidance on the ethics of writing by teaching the conventions of referencing. The subject is suitable to undertake in a wide range of courses. The communication skills that it develops will assist your academic studies and are transferable to diverse professional contexts.

The Craft of Academic Writing

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