Macquarie is a leader in both teaching and research across the social sciences. This degree develops an understanding of how we make sense of the world and the questions we ask about it, challenging you to not just wonder why we ask these questions, but also what we can and should do with the answers we find. There is a strong emphasis on social research design, methods, practice and application across a range of data analysis techniques and technologies. This provides you with a flexible set of vocational skills and capabilities, offering an understanding of issues in culturally diverse social environments in local and global contexts. You are prepared for a wide variety of research and policy-related careers in both the private and public sectors. Key benefits: The degree provides specific skills in applied social research and offers a wide knowledge base for understanding issues in a culturally diverse social environment. The focus is vocational, critical and scholarly. We consulted with employers, government, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions to develop the key graduates skills. Macquarie internships offer you a unique chance to gain work experience by applying the skills you acquire through study to the design and conduct of a research project during a placement at one of our partner organisations. You have the option to major in a wide variety of areas. Broaden your career options with the law double degree. Bachelor of Social Science: Major in Anthropology Major in Criminology Major in Development Studies and Culture Change Major in Gender Studies Major in Human Geography Major in Indigenous Studies Major in International Relations Major in Philosophy Major in Political Economy and Social Policy Major in Politics Major in Psychological Science Major in Public Policy, Law and Governance Major in Social Justice Major in Sociolinguistics Major in Sociology Major in Statistics

Career opportunities for graduates include: advocate change manager development officer educator evaluator government or private sector consultant human resources officer journalist justice officer local government officer non-government worker market analyst market or social researcher policy analyst resource manager in social contexts town planner welfare officer youth worker