Bachelor of Social Sciences
Society
A course by
University of Waikato
Challenge your thinking about the world and its people with the Bachelor of Social Sciences. Explore social issues, human behaviour, and how societies function, while developing critical research and analytical skills.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand key drivers behind human behaviour and social actions
Analyse factors that influence human behaviour, social interactions, and societal change.
Develop critical analysis and research skills
Gain the ability to gather, analyse, and report information, enabling informed decision-making.
Engage in practical, work-integrated learning experiences
Apply academic learning in real-world settings through placements and community projects.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) at the University of Waikato gives students expert-led education across diverse disciplines such as sociology, psychology, geography, politics, education, law, and Māori and Indigenous studies. Students will learn to research, analyse, and report on contemporary social issues and human interactions, with practical experiences available through integrated work placements. The program prepares graduates to understand social forces, drive meaningful change, and pursue impactful careers in fields such as advocacy, policy analysis, community health, and beyond.
Course Content
- Social science theory and action
- Academic foundations: Rights and Reasons, Climate Change and Society, Academic Writing
- Research methods in social sciences
- Cultural perspectives (including anthropology, design, global fictions, Māori and Indigenous studies)
- Specialist majors such as Education and Society, Geography, Human Development, Law, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology
- Work-integrated learning (placements, professional practice, research projects, ethics at work)
- Critical analysis, decision making, and research skills
- Community engagement and practical experience
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Community and Social Services
Public Policy
Law
Māori and Indigenous Affairs
Public Administration
Health
