Bachelor of Social Science - Politics and Peace Studies

The University of New England

The course aims to provide a thorough grounding in the social sciences through a combination of a core set of units stressing methodological, theoretical, policy and vocational skills aspects of the area and through a choice from a wide range of majors specialising in particular areas of the social sciences. 1. Learning Outcomes: apply quantitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through statistical analysis and/or survey methodology and will judge the suitability of given methods to given applications; 2. apply qualitative research techniques to real-world empirical data through a grounding in a range of qualitative methods and will judge the suitability of given methods to given applications; 3. research and present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas concerning the social world from the points of view of both either the individual and/or the group; 4. display the more specific skills characteristic of particular majors, such as the ability to analyse and demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal, business, development, health, marketing, political, psychological, security and social issues; and 5. apply advanced writing skills and communicate findings in an appropriate form to diverse audiences. Career outcomes By completing UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science, you will be well placed for positions in the public and private sectors. Some of the areas employing social science graduates include: • federal, state and local government departments and agencies that focus on family, community and health services • market and social research • non-governmental organisations including aid agencies, and advocacy groups • human resource management • media and journalism • academic research.