Study Bachelor of Social Science at Macquarie University in Australia, Faculty of Arts
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Bachelor of Social Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.Broaden your knowledge and skill setGain skills in social research design, methods, practice and application across various data analysis techniques and technologies.Build your cultural knowledgeDevelop your understanding of issues relevant to culturally diverse social environments.Combine your learning with practical and professional experienceUndertake an internship with one of our research partners and get on-the-job training and the chance to work on a research project.Acquire the knowledge and skills employers wantStudy a degree co-designed by government departments, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

115580H

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,000.00 (US$ 27,679) per year
Accommodation- Studio Room - 519 Weekly rate (per person)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University,

Sydney,

New South Wales,

2109, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following qualifications: A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualificationA recognised university Foundation courseA recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate DegreeAt least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution strong English language requirements strong

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is ranked in the top one percent of universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026, THE World University Rankings 2026).

  • Top one per cent of global universities (QS, THE)
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 40,000 workplace and community experiences
  • Offers generous scholarship programs

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