Bachelor of Social Science

Social science explores the world’s complex social challenges and applies research and analysis to create positive change. In this degree, you’ll study and debate some of society’s most intriguing issues, including sustainability, security, social justice and communication, along with the techniques to examine them and devise solutions using data analysis. You’ll also develop the communication skills to collate and present your findings to decision-makers, to drive positive transformation in society. 

Solutions for contemporary challenges, such as climate change, 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).

Areas of study

Majors: Economics; environmental sustainability; global security threats; media, communication and social change; politics in Asia; social justice.

Career opportunities

Depending on your major, a broad range of roles in government, political parties, private business, non-government organisations, not-for-profit organisations, community services, aid agencies, immigration, advocacy groups.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.