Overview

The Bachelor of Social Sciences at the Macquarie University is designed for those who are passionate about seeking meaningful answers to these pressing questions and who wish to create purposeful change in the world. You’ll forge your skills in the social sciences via a set of core units, while deepening and broadening your knowledge through one of three interdisciplinary majors in health, climate or work. In your final year, you’ll collaborate with peers to research, analyse and present solutions to a driving concern pitched by industry partners. With a unique skill set that bridges the arts and sciences, you’ll graduate with the capabilities to manage complex stakeholders, bring diverse technical experts together and progress multifaceted policy debates.

Key features

Take uncertainty and turn it into strategic solutionsUse your skills in data analysis, interviewing, storytelling, survey design and policy evaluation to disentangle complex problems.Develop project management, leadership and organisational skillsDesign, manage and execute projects with diverse stakeholders under the guidance of active researchers and award-winning teachers.Showcase your skills as a social change makerDesign sophisticated, creative, ethical and evidence-based solutions to real-world professional and practical challenges.Gain skills sought after by the private and public sectorsJoin graduates who’ve found success in the competitive private arena, as well as those in the public and non-profit arenas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Sciences in Action
Problems, Solutions and Uncertainty
Practising Social Sciences
Evaluating Complexity
The Arts of Enquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Social Policy View 17 other Bachelors in Social Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 115580H
The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie.
All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43700 AUD / year

≈ 43700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13700 AUD / year

≈ 13700 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Commonwealth supported place

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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