Why study Social Sciences at UNE?
In such rapidly changing times, understanding the way people behave and influence the world around us is more mportant than ever. Professionals in social sciences help us navigate societal issues such as the balance between economic growth and impact on the environment, and what it means to be a social being, from the individual level to large social movements.
A degree in social science from UNE will equip you with sought-after analytical and research skills, as well as the ability to understand and unpack complex social problems and offer innovative solutions. These skills are in high demand in a range of industries in both the public and private sectors, in the fields of social work, counselling, human resources, policy, planning and management, to name a few.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the social sciences, including degrees in criminology, counselling, politics, sociology and more. With a 5-star rating in Overall Experience in Humanities and Social Sciences (Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate), whether you choose to study with us online or on campus, you are in good hands.
Explore our Social Science courses now.
Disciplines within Social Sciences
Courses by study level
- Advanced Diploma in Arts
- Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Bachelor of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Bachelor of Community Services
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of GeoScience
- Bachelor of Language Studies
- Bachelor of Languages
- Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Media and Communications
- Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Rural Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Scientific Studies
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Sustainability
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing
- Diploma in Earth and Environmental Science
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (Counselling)
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Work)
- Diploma in Psychological Science
- Diploma in Science
- Diploma in Town Planning
- Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management
- Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Agriculture
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health)
- Graduate Certificate in School Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in School Wellbeing Support
- Graduate Certificate in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Management
- Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Nursing
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Graduate Diploma in Economics
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Criminology
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience
- Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health)
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Applied Linguistics
- Master of Arts
- Master of Counselling
- Master of Economic and Regional Development
- Master of Economics
- Master of Education
- Master of Environmental Science and Management
- Master of Laws
- Master of Neuroscience and Criminology
- Master of Neuroscience and Education
- Master of Neuroscience
- Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
- Master of Professional Psychology
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) Advanced Entry
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Public Health (One Health)
- Master of Scientific Studies
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Why study with us?

The most rewarding experience has been noticing my critical thinking and problem-solving skills rapidly improve. Skills that I have been able to apply in every aspect of my life.
Harrison Munday, Bachelor of Arts graduateSocial Science careers
A social science qualification can help you to future fit yourself in a range of professions and industries, including:
- human resources
- intelligence and policy and planning
- market and social research
- advertising
- family, community and health services
- journalism
- aid agencies and advocacy groups.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
19 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 19 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2025Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity
Good Universities Guide 2025Five Stars for
Graduate Employment
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-time Employment
Good Universities Guide 2025 (Undergraduate)What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2025 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.