Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

Name: Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)-116817F
Price: 38773 AUD

AQFLevel 8

RMIT University (RMIT)

CRICOS Code:116817F

Course Type:Bachelor Honours Degree

Government

Large-scale

Accredited by the Ministry of Education of China Australia Rank 10 World Rank 125

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Priority 2 (Medium)

Data updated: 2025-11-13

Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing

Data updated: 2025-11-13

2026

Total Tuition Fee38,773 AUD
Course Duration1.0 Year (52 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025

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Overview

Introduction

Develop superior research skills by delving deeply into a topic that extends on and questions our shared comprehension of human interactions and their relationships with the environments they inhabit.As a student in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), you will critically examine a pressing societal issue that interests you. Focus on the design and completion of a scholarly thesis or research project, leveraging the capabilities you acquired during your undergraduate degree and supported by advanced research-related coursework. The skills you gain from this degree lay the groundwork for pursuing further studies or launching your social science career.

Course Link:https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/honours-degrees/bachelor-of-social-science-honours-bh131#details

Key Dates

2025

Start Date02-24

School Application Steps

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1
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
Documents for Adult Applicants
Passport
High School Transcript
High School Diploma / Proof of Year 11 Enrollment
Language Proficiency Score
Documents for Minor Applicants
Passport
High School Transcript
High School Diploma / Proof of Year 11 Enrollment
Language Proficiency Score
Birth Certificate
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Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
- Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
- School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
- Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
- Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
- Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.

Language Requirements

IELTS Score

PTE Score

2026 year(s)

Listening

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Writing

6.0

Overall

6.5

School Level

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For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.