Bachelor of Social Science

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Social Science is for those interested in the way our social worlds are constructed and want to make a difference in how society looks after itself and others.

The social sciences recognise that our everyday experiences and interactions are contingent on complex interrelationships involving people, places and … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Social Science is for those interested in the way our social worlds are constructed and want to make a difference in how society looks after itself and others.

The social sciences recognise that our everyday experiences and interactions are contingent on complex interrelationships involving people, places and technologies.

They provide us with a range of theoretical and practical tools to help us understand human society and contemporary social problems.

In this degree, you will gain skills in social research and applied social science that help to make sense of culturally diverse social environments in a changing world.

You will also be able to choose one or more majors, offered across the university, with plenty of room for electives or a minor.

And, you will undertake an internship doing hands on social science work in a government, non-government or private sector organisation, giving you a head start in the job market.

This course will give you the skills for careers in a wide variety of jobs in government, the community sector, private consultancy, policy-related work, program evaluation, research of all kinds and advocacy.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Understand at least one specialist social science discipline or interdisciplinary field, within the context of a broad understanding of the goals and methods of the social sciences.
2. Apply a range of research methodologies in various settings to address to diverse social problems.
3. Solve complex social problems using critical thinking.
4. Communicate knowledge about social issues and social science theories and methodologies effectively in written and oral forms to a variety of audiences.
5. Collaborate with others from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and cultures, including Australia’s Indigenous peoples, to achieve personal or common objectives.
6. Make constructive contributions, as a responsible and engaged professional, advocate and citizen, using social science knowledge and skills.
7. Evaluate ethical issues that can arise in social science research and understand strategies that might reduce the risks for research participants, researchers and organisations.
8. Approach social science reflexively, incorporating learnings from personal and professional experiences into the practice of social research.

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