Bachelor of Social Science
Want to make a difference in society?
The Bachelor of Social Science degree is a broadly based, inter-disciplinary three year program offering flexibility and choice within a range of offerings in the social sciences. The degree seeks to equip all students with the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to advanced study. Students are encouraged to choose from more than one of the social sciences, to allow for personal and occupational interests, and prepare themselves to extend their studies at the key program, major and sub-major levels.
In later years, students specialise in two of the designated areas as listed (one as a key program or major and one as sub-major) as well as continue with the study of core units.
The Bachelor of Social Science aims to expand understanding of the social world in three ways: through social theory, social research and the applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice through social engagement. It provides a wide base for understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social environment of the 21st century. It also allows for a fourth year honours program for high achieving students who meet entry requirements.
The Bachelor of Social Science is your opportunity to pursue a career in:
- adult learning
- community studies
- counselling
- criminology
- employment relations
- humanitarian and peace studies
- planning
- social policy
- social psychology and social research
- sociology
- tourism management
- urban management
