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University of Wollongong (UOW)

  • 44% international / 56% domestic

Bachelor of Social Science

  • Bachelor

Social Science looks at why and how we live the way we do. The social sciences look at society and social behaviour to understand, explain and change human behaviour to positively transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
344, 081145A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
70

About this course

Social Science looks at why and how we live the way we do. The social sciences look at society and social behaviour to understand, explain and change human behaviour to positively transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Social Scientists work in diverse social environments to identify issues and develop strategies for solutions to social problems. Nationally and globally there is a demand for social scientists who are able to understand the complex and changing needs of societies in the face of technological, economic and social changes that constantly affect the smallest of communities to the largest of continents.

This degree

The UOW Bachelor of Social Science degree embeds Indigenous knowledge's and content, and subjects that will develop your understanding of social inequalities impacting on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. You will also be provided with career ready experiences throughout the degree to prepare you for a changing world of work.

What you will study

You will complete a common foundation of compulsory core subjects and engage in interdisciplinary study through majors that come from a number of social science disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to complement your studies with a minor or elective subjects from any field in the University offering cross faculty enrolment.

Majors on offer include:











  • Criminology
  • Human Geography
  • Human Services
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Sociology

Study locations

Shoalhaven

Wollongong

Career pathways

  • Community Planning and Development
  • Environmental Officer
  • Federal and International Policy
  • Health Care Management and Policy
  • Local and International Community Development
  • Local Government
  • Market Research
  • Policy Analysis And Evaluation
  • Social Planning and Social Impact Assessment

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
87.3%
Overall satisfaction
89%
Skill scale
77.3%
Teaching scale
58.1%
Employed full-time
$53k
Average salary