Nathan Campus

Gold Coast Campus

CAMPUS

3 years full-time

DURATION

COMMENCING IN

Trimester 1

CREDIT POINTS

240

DEGREE CODE

1576

CRICOS CODE

094392A

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS
(Academic)
6.5

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Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

$31,500 per year

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FEE (INDICATIVE)

Social science applies the 'science' of research and analysis to the world’s complex 'social' problems such as sustainability, equity, and diversity, to create positive change.

Griffith University is ranked 151-175 in Social Sciences worldwide*. The degree is built around a tailored employability framework, so you'll have the tools and experience to start building a successful and meaningful social science career well before you graduate.

 

* Times Higher Education World Rankings 2021

 

You’ll study some of society’s most intriguing issues along with the techniques to analyse them and devise break-through solutions. You’ll be equipped to combine your hard knowledge of world issues with advanced data analysis techniques. You’ll develop the knowledge to select the appropriate tools and methodologies for the issues you’re working on, along with the communication skills to collate and present your findings to decision-makers, to enable evidence-based solutions that can positively transform society.

Climate change is an example of a contemporary challenge that can’t be solved by 'pure' science alone. Solutions will come from people who can not only interpret the data but also understand the need for social impact studies, policy development, and effective public communication. Social scientists work in these intersecting spaces, which is why they are in high-demand across government departments, creative industries, political parties, the business sector, in think tanks and non-government organisations (NGOs).

You don’t need prior knowledge of statistical research methods as you’ll study core courses that will develop your skills in analysing social policy and data, along with your two majors. Each of the majors represents a different perspective on the challenges of the future and allow you to develop areas of expertise that can open doors to a broad range of careers. There are also opportunities to undertake an internship in an area of your interest and join a global study tour.