Social Science is the study of social systems, institutions, and cultures. This degree will equip you to understand and analyse the social dynamics of the world around you, and develop practical solutions to create positive change.

You will learn to analyse and address key social issues and inequalities, using practical strategies and methods to propose evidence-based solutions that can create better outcomes for all.

This program allows you to pursue your interests by choosing from a diverse range of majors. You will graduate work ready, with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a rewarding career.

You will graduate with expertise in professional social science skills in analysis, policy and research.

Core courses provide you with the applied skills needed to understand real world problems and create practical solutions, including:

• Analysing contemporary social problems
• Ethical and professional practice
• Social research skills: applied qualitative and quantitative methods
• Policy and program development and evaluation
• Organisational management and social behaviour
• Social sciences placement: employability and experiential learning

In addition to core courses, you can choose from 11 major areas of study to diversify your learning and career pathways. You can also undertake elective courses outside the Bachelor of Social Science.

Core Courses:

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

• Bachelor of Social Science Placement
• Ethics for the Social Sciences
• Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation
• Professional Skills & 38 Key Debates in Social Sciences
• Qualitative Social Inquiry: Applied Research Project
• Social Analysis: Theorising Social Problems
• Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology
• Surveying the Social: Applied Quantitative Research

These are courses currently available in "Core Courses", for full requirements and availability always refer to the handbook.

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2024 Program Handbook:

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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You will graduate with work-ready skills and transferable attributes attractive to employers.

Career paths include:

• research and education fields
• public health, welfare and wellbeing sectors
• environmental advocacy and community organising
• community and family services and management
• disability, aged care, Indigenous and youth sectors

Common areas of employment for Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) graduates include:

• government and policy departments (local, state and federal)
• higher education
• non-government organisations and agencies

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

TOEFL paper-based test score of 500;

TOEFL internet based score of 60;

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0;

PTE GSE score of 50;

Cambridge English: Advanced score of 52.