The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences is a 180 credits programme that will help you to develop social understanding, moral responsiveness and solid knowledge to deal with the issues that exist in our society.
Programme Details
| Code | BASS180 |
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| Award | Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Credits | 180 |
| 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 1,2 & 3 | 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,2b & 3 | Undergraduate Diploma |
| Stage 2b & 3 | Associate Degree |
| Stage 3 | Undergraduate Advanced Diploma |
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, students must complete all 3 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 |
Stage 2b |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG191 | International Trade | 5 |
| UG200 | Organizational Behavior | 5 |
| UG211 | Designing Information Systems | 5 |
| UG220 | Communication Studies | 5 |
| UG231 | Human Relations | 5 |
| UG241 | American Government and Politics | 5 |
Stage 3 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| UG251 | Environmental Sustainability | 5 |
| UG260 | Psychology | 5 |
| UG270 | Social Problems | 5 |
| UG280 | Advertising | 5 |
| UG290 | Public Relations | 5 |
| UG301 | Organizational Change | 5 |
| UG310 | Mass Communication | 5 |
| UG321 | Geographic Information System | 5 |
| UG331 | Literary Analysis | 5 |
| UG341 | Employability Skills | 5 |
| UG350 | Psychology Research Methods | 5 |
| UG360 | Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | 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 |
| • Data Analyst |
| • Local Government |
| • Charity |
| • Youth Work |
| • Translator |
| • Historian |
| • Sociologist |
| • Psychological Services |
| • Police |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 165 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
Upon successful completion of Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, graduates may progress to either Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences or Master of Arts in Social Sciences.