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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Social Science

  • Bachelor

Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
C58, 079122D
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?

Our Social Science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and capacity to make that kind of difference.
In this course, you'll study social change, gender equality, community development, sustainability and cultural diversity, child development, working with groups, and policy development through a social justice and human rights lens. You'll also learn how to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies.
You can study completely online, or on-campus. Either way, you'll be under the guidance of lecturers who have extensive industry and research experiences to share with you.
During your studies, you'll have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge to become work ready through 400 hours of field placement.
And as a graduate with a Social Science degree, you'll be recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association and be eligible for full membership.




Study locations

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
94%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
87.2%
Teaching scale
54.6%
Employed full-time
$62.4k
Average salary