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INFLUENCE THE WORLD YOU'LL LIVE IN
Western's range of Social Science courses will help deepen your understanding of people, culture, society, the criminal mind or our justice system. They'll equip you to take on humanitarian work or engage with the community.
If any of these areas interests you, Western’s Social Science courses have your name all over them.
LEARN MORE FROM OUR COURSE EXPERTS ABOUT SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Social Science at Western
Maddi shares her experience of studying the discipline of Sociology at Western and what she plans on doing after her undergraduate studies.
LEARN MORE FROM OUR COURSE EXPERTS ABOUT HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western
Developed in consultation with NGOs, our unique Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development studies is the first of its kind in Australia. Hear from our recent graduates and where our Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development studies have taken them.
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Course Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates from this major are found in fields such as the corporate sector, academia, government, marketing, advertising, non-for-profit community work and social research.
The majors you can choose include Anthropology, Child and Community, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Disability Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Peace and Development Studies, Sociology, and Heritage and Tourism.
Social Science career opportunities include roles in international aid, development and peace-keeping agencies, investigative and intelligence agencies, organisations undertaking policy development, analysis and social research, social and community-planning organisations, heritage and tourism organisations and centres, and welfare and community development agencies.
The Advanced degree is designed for high-achieving students who are interested in shaping the world we live in and expanding your knowledge through theory, research, and practical application. You will complete a series of prescribed core units in addition to a major from one of the following areas: Anthropology, Child and Community, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Disability Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development Studies, and Sociology. Students in the Advanced degree program are automatically enrolled in The Academy which offers interdisciplinary leadership programs, professional development and local and international internship and engagement opportunities for students.
As a Humanitarian and Development Studies graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in humanitarian relief, aid development programming, project management, disaster relief work, Community Risk Assessment & Disaster Preparedness, Logistics/Supply Chain, Program Evaluation and policy development.
The Academy
Unique to Western Sydney University and established in 2015, The Academy offers high potential students opportunities to gain the intellectual and practical skills needed in today’s ever-changing world.
The Academy provides extension-level academic development, community-engaged service learning opportunities, international and national experiences, and a range of professional and personal development workshops.
HSC True Reward Early Offer Program
The HSC True Reward early offer program gives school leavers much needed peace of mind, providing an early offer into most courses at Western Sydney University based on Year 11 or Year 12 subject results.
Applications are now open to receive an early offer to begin in 2023.
Life at Western
As a student at Western, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. There are plenty of opportunities to stay engaged, socialise and have some fun! See everything Western has to offer from Accommodation, Campus Life, Scholarships, Student Support Services and more.
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