Bachelor of Social Science

Make your mark in the world by working in fields that make a positive difference in people’s lives.

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.

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 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.

Course overview

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.

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

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