The Associate of Arts in Social Sciences is a 90 credits programme intended to develop a good knowledge of human behaviours, social relationships, structures and issues.
Programme Details
| Code | AASS090 |
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| Award | Associates of Arts in Social Sciences |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Credits | 90 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1 & 2a | The equivalent of Year 12 schooling OR |
| None for the mature student over the age of 21 | |
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Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Route (Advanced Standing) |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 2a | Undergraduate Diploma |
To qualify for the award of Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, students must complete both stages or less depending upon their entry route.
Stage 1 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG011 | Introduction to Politics | 5 |
| UG021 | Economic Analysis | 5 |
| UG030 | Introduction to Information Systems | 5 |
| UG040 | Successful Writing | 5 |
| UG051 | Introduction to Nutrition | 5 |
| UG061 | Social Psychology | 5 |
| UG071 | eMarketing | 5 |
| UG080 | Spreadsheet Applications | 5 |
| UG091 | Cultural Intelligence | 5 |
| UG101 | United States History | 5 |
| UG110 | Essential Statistics | 5 |
| UG120 | Work Ethics | 5 |
Stage 2a |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG130 | Workplace Communication | 5 |
| UG141 | Criminal Law | 5 |
| UG151 | English Literature | 5 |
| UG160 | Personal Finance | 5 |
| UG170 | Regional Geography | 5 |
| UG180 | Sociology | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of social services fields such as
| • Administrative Assistant |
| • Paralegal |
| • Social and Human Service Assistant |
| • Social Worker |
| • Rehabilitation worker |
| • Social Worker |
| • Data Analyst |
| • Social Worker |
| • Local Government |
| • Charity |
| • Youth Work |
| • Translator |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 145 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Associate of Arts in Social Sciences, graduates may progress to either Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences or Master of Arts in Social Sciences.