The Advanced Science (Honours)/Social Research and Policy dual degree program enables students to complete a major in Advanced Science, in addition to a program of study in Social Research and Policy offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The duration of this dual degree is normally five and a half years full-time. Learning Outcomes Advanced Science (Honours) Effective and appropriate communication in both professional (intra and inter disciplinary) and social (local and international) contexts. Teamwork, collaborative and management skills including the ability to recognise opportunities and contribute positively to collaborative scientific research, and to demonstrate a capacity for self management, teamwork, leadership and decision making based on open-mindedness, objectivity and reasoned analysis in order to achieve common goals and further the learning of themselves and others. Information literacy including the ability to make appropriate and effective use of information and information technology relevant to their discipline. Appreciation and respect of the social, cultural and global context of science with an ability to communicate across cultures and to develop an international professional network. Independently identify and formulate solutions to complex problems with intelligence, initiative and judgement in scholarship that demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines, and knowledge of research principles and methods. Capability and motivation for intellectual development; including capacity for creativity, critical evaluation, entrepreneurship and demonstrating a commitment to their own learning, motivated by personal autonomy, accountability, curiosity and an appreciation of the value of learning. Research, enquiry and high level analytical thinking abilities including the ability to construct new concepts or create new understanding through the process of enquiry, critical analysis and problem solving, including constructing a research project, that demonstrates technical skills in research and design. Ethical, social and professional understanding including the ability to critically reflect upon broad ethical principles and codes of conduct in order to behave consistently with a personal respect and commitment to ethical practice and social responsibility, multicultural, cultural and personal diversity. Social Research and Policy Apply social research skills through collection and analysis of data, concerning issues and problems in the social world. Analyse and contribute to policy issues and debates within organisations, communities and governance frameworks. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and conceptual understanding in at least one specialist Social Science field within its interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary context. Show understanding of the importance of ethical, social and professional responsibility. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills, with the capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing for diverse environments. Analyse applied problems within a broader conceptual framework, linking theory and practice.