Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Sociology) (SCB302.1)

Explore social and economic policy from Canberra's unique viewpoint

If you have a keen social conscience and would like to spend your career investigating society's key challenges, then the Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy (Sociology) lets you explore how social, economic and political factors help shape human actions in modern society. You'll develop a solid grounding in the social sciences, which will help you gain skills to analyse social and economic issues in the real world. The course will see you investigate social policy reform matters from a distinctive perspective thanks to Canberra's location as the centre of federal and ACT government socio-economic policy design, implementation and evaluation.

The course's flexibility allows for a variety of subject areas and disciplines to be explored, including international relations and political science, as well as business, management, law and commerce. On top of analytical and critical thinking skills, you'll gain experience in research and data analysis, providing you with practical abilities for a contemporary policy and analysis career. Upon graduation, you'll be ready for a range of roles which may include working within the government, private, not-for-profit or community sectors. Or if further learning is your preferred next-step, you'll be well-prepared to engage in study for a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degree.

• analyse the complexities of contemporary policy environments, identifying key sociological issues and developing corresponding solutions
• evaluate a range of social and cultural theories and apply them to contemporary social problems and scenarios
• critique popular explanations of contemporary social life through the application of rigorous methods of enquiry
• examine the dynamics of power, cultural meanings and social inequities
• recognise, analyse and evaluate the relationships between the scarcity of resources, the nature of values, and the design of social and economic policy in local and global contexts.

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.

If your qualification isn’t listed, contact our Admissions team for advice on your eligibility.

We’ll use the qualification with the most competitive selection rank when assessing your application.

• Researcher
• Research fellow
• Policy officer
• Public affairs consultant
• Policy adviser
• Program manager
• Campaign manager
• Youth worker
• Multicultural affairs liaison
• Community project officer
• Electoral officer
• Human rights officer
• Social and political researcher
• Survey and market researcher