How do people respond to a severe disease outbreak such as coronavirus? What communication methods do protesters use to bypass government-controlled media? 

How can violent crime be reduced and our neighbourhoods made safer? What impact do social inequalities have on opportunities? 

Questions like these are at the heart of social science, which is the study of society and the relationships among individuals.

Macquarie’s 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 contribute to some of the world’s most significant issues.

Key features

• Broaden your knowledge and skill set
• Build your cultural knowledge
• Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
• Acquire the knowledge and skills employers want

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic 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 qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• None.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (other schools)  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

India:

• Indian AISSC     65-69%
• Indian HSSC     65-69%
• Indian ISC        65-69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.