Bachelor of Social Science
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Overview
Look closely at human society and the science of people. In this degree you'll gain skills in social research and applied social science to prepare you for a wide variety of policy-related and research careers.
Throughout your degree you'll choose from a variety of study areas including:
- Anthropology
- Business Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Gender studies
- Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociolinguistics
- Sociology
Key features
- Opportunities for internships with well known government, private and non-profit organisations.
- Unique social science degree with a focus on policy and applied social research.
- Gain an understanding of culturally diverse social environments.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300120
Suitable for
If you are interested in the way our social worlds are constructed and want to make a difference in how society looks after itself and others.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,690.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 22 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Social Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | SSC100 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | SOC224 | Methods of Social Research | 3 | ||
| Required | SSC200 | Evaluation, Planning and Policy - Social Science Research | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | SSC300 | C | Advanced Methods in Social Research | 3 | |
| Required | SOC301 | P | Internships in Social Research | 6 | |
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 27 | ||||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Social Science majors:
- Anthropology
- Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Gender Studies
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychological Science
- Sociolinguistics
- Sociology
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates can include international aid work, social research, market research, policy analysis, journalism and the media, education, tourism, program management and evaluation, social planning, resource management in social contexts, and intercultural communication.
Areas of work can also include government and non-government organisations, corporate business, and consultancy firms.
Employers
- An international career in language related areas
- EducationGovernment departments concerned with immigrants and language policy
- Non-government organisations and community service providers
- Speech technology research companies
Average starting salary
$41,000, but this may vary.
Profiles
Our Students
Zara Bending
'Macquarie provides for the ultimate university experience. Degree programs are flexible, the teaching staff are supportive, the campus is easily accessible by car, bus and train, and our student body is the most culturally diverse I hae seen.
The university also supports its students in their off-campus endeavours, most notably in relation to overseas exchange and internships. With the guidance of my social science professors, I was able to secure an internship with the NSW Premier's Department and Cabinet which gave me valuable experience and practical skills.'
Our Expertise
Dr Peter Rogers
Peter Rogers is a lecturer in the Sociology of Law and Criminology in the Department of Sociology. Peter completed his PhD at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) in urban regeneration and the social exclusion of young people, fostering a keen interest in the sociology of space and the operations of democratic governance.
Before moving to Australia in 2008 Peter was a lecturer in Cultural Studies, Criminology and Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University, and has been an active member of the British Sociological Association, sitting on the executive council as a trustee and founding the Urban Theory and Research Study Group.
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