The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) looks at how people and society function and change. The social sciences are a group of subjects focused around what influences people and society to act in a particular way and how these actions can be monitored and modified. The BSocSc suits independent thinkers with a curiosity about the world and the people who live in it. The BSocSc offers contemporary and relevant areas of study such as employment relations, social policy, and environmental planning. Whatever your major, you will be examining contemporary issues from a social science perspective. You will be inspired by lecturers who are world-recognised researchers and whose findings inform their teaching, and you'll emerge with the skills, knowledge and motivation to make a difference to the world. Research is a major requirement of the BSocSc and there are compulsory research papers within the degree. The research capabilities you develop through your BSocSc will be invaluable in any career that requires information gathering, analysis of complex issues, thorough reporting and informed decision-making. Majors: Anthropology Economics Education Studies Environmental Planning Ethics Geography History Human Development Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management Labour Studies Linguistics Māori and Pacific Development Māori Cultural Studies/Tikanga Māori Philosophy Political Science Population Studies Psychology Public Policy Social Policy Sociology Tourism Studies Women’s and Gender Studies Specialisations There are several optional specialisations that are carefully designed to ensure you have a good mastery of a particular area of study. Within the Political Science major you may choose to specialise in: International Relations and Security Studies. Within the Psychology major you may choose to specialise in: Psychology and Management. Specialisations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish are available to BSocSc students of all majors. Supporting Subject You can choose your supporting subject from the list of majors, the subjects listed below or from most subjects offered by other Faculties/Schools of Studies. English as a Second Language Pacific Studies Treaty of Waitangi Studies/Akoranga Te Tiriti o Waitangi

BSocSc Career Opportunities Community Health Worker Demographer Diplomat Economist Employment Relations Advocate Environmental Consultant Human Resource Manager Iwi or Māori Resource Development Officer Policy Analyst