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Western Sydney University

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Bachelor of Social Science

  • Bachelor

With a Bachelor of Social Science from Western, you will have the ability to help shape the world we live in. This degree expands your knowledge through theory, research and practical application and offers you a deep understanding of our complex, culturally diverse and dynamic world.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
041159D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$26,240 per year / $78,720 total

About this course

With a Bachelor of Social Science from Western, you will have the ability to help shape the world we live in. This degree expands your knowledge through theory, research and practical application and offers you a deep understanding of our complex, culturally diverse and dynamic world. You will gain access to industry-based projects and placements, local and international work experience and build the practical skills that will get you ready to apply your knowledge to the workforce.

Study locations

Liverpool City

Parramatta South

Penrith

Sydney City

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:

  • Cultural tourism

  • Community work

  • Teaching (with further study)

  • International development agencies

  • Government agencies

  • Travel planning and tour directing
Urban Planner

Urban and Regional Planners develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Tourism Officer

Tourism Officers act as guides to travellers who want to experience the places, artefacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present, including cultural historic and natural resources.

Heritage Officer

Working within a heritage organisation, you are responsible for maintaining and caring for heritage listed buildings and other items.

Sociologist

Social Professionals research and study human behaviour, society and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and verbally render spoken statements, and transcribe text.

Business Development Consultant

Business Development Consultants assist their companies to acquire new clients and sell additional products or services to existing clients.

Human Resources Manager

Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities within organisations.

Marketing Professional

Advertising and Marketing Professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
73.1%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time
$54.8k
Average salary