Course Overview

About This Course

Want to make a real difference to our society and have a fulfilling career? Our brand-new Bachelor of Social Science will give you the knowledge to understand the social problems that face our world and the skills to find innovative solutions. From climate change to growing inequality, from rapidly changing technology to deepening divisions, the challenges that confront us have a social dimension. Study with us and you will learn how to do social research, develop policy, and make change work in practice. In your final year of study, you will get hands on experience working with a government, community sector or business tackling real social challenges. Whether you want to help young people at risk to find a home, whether you want to advise policy makers how to respond to health and environmental crises, or consult with business on promoting gender equality in the workplace, this degree will give you a head start in a meaningful career.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Levels 23 & 24, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 75.0, or an approved equivalent

International students:

Selection rank (ATAR) of 75.0, or an approved overseas equivalent
IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with minimum sub-scores: listening 6, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, or an approved equivalent
CRICOS-registered course - a valid student visa is required to study on campus

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This degree will give students 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.
Gender equity officer
Campaign manager
Government affairs officer
Community sector worker
Research officer
Policy analyst
Evaluation officer
Project manager
Policy advisor
Policy manager
Advocacy worker
Public servant
Parliamentary officer or official
Union or community sector research officer
School teacher
Human resources manager
Market researcher
Social planner

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units22 units

GEOP2050

Environment and Society

SOCI2030

Introduction to Social Policy

POIR1010

Australian Politics in Global Context

SOCI2040

Economic Life, Inequality and Society

ABST3040

Settler Colonialism, Decolonisation and Indigenous Futures

ANTH3023

Development Studies: Global Economic Inequality, International Aid, and Human Rights

SOCI1000

Introduction to Sociology: Understanding contemporary society

GEOP3070

Urban Economies

POIR2070

Governance, Power and Public Policy

SSCI3090

PACE: Professional Social Research Project

SSCI3003

PACE: Enacting Social Sciences

SSCI3004

Becoming a Change Maker

SSCI3010

Evaluation and Applied Social Science

SSCI3002

The Arts of Enquiry

SSCI1001

Introduction to Social Sciences

SSCI1000

Introducing Social Science

SSCI2001

Problems, Solutions and Uncertainty

SSCI2010

Qualitative Inquiry in the Social Sciences

SSCI2002

Practising Social Sciences

SSCI2020

Survey Research in the Social Sciences

SSCI3001

Evaluating Complexity

POIR3060

Policy Making in a Global Era

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What HSC English subjects are accepted for entry into the Bachelor of Social Science at Macquarie University?

Macquarie University accepts several HSC English subjects for entry, including English Standard (minimum Band 5), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (minimum Band 5), English Advanced (minimum Band 4), English Extension 1 (minimum E2), and English Extension 2 (minimum E2).

Do I need more than just an English subject to meet the academic entry requirements?

Yes, in addition to meeting the English subject requirement, you also need to have achieved a minimum Band 4 in any other Category A HSC subject, or a minimum of E2 in any other Extension subject.

What is the minimum band required in HSC English Advanced for entry into this course?

For HSC English Advanced, the minimum band required for academic entry into the Bachelor of Social Science at Macquarie University is Band 4.

Can I use an Extension subject to satisfy the additional subject entry requirement?

Yes, any HSC Extension subject other than English Extension 1 or English Extension 2 can be used to satisfy the additional subject requirement, provided you achieve a minimum result of E2.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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