Bachelor of Social Science

How do people respond to a serious disease outbreak such as coronavirus? What communication methods do protesters use to bypass government-controlled media? How can violent crime be reduced and our neighbourhoods made safer? What impact do social inequalities have on opportunities? Questions like these are at the heart of social science, which is the study of society and the relationships among individuals.

The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.

Areas of study

Australian politics, Indigenous policy, poverty and global justice, public and social policy, social research, social science, sociology, urban economies.

Career opportunities

Academic, advocate or lobbyist, change agent or manager, criminal justice and corrections consultant, development assessor, evaluator, human resources professional, journalist, local council officer, market analyst, market or social researcher, non-government worker, policy analyst, private sector consultant, resource manager, urban or regional planner, welfare officer, youth worker.

Practical experience

Opportunities for an internship with one of our research partners, which will provide on-the-job training and the opportunity to work on a research project before you graduate, are available.

Fees and charges

Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.