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Field of Study

Development

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

This major provides a social science perspective on international and community development problems.

Courses analyse the social effects of development, the role of international aid and community development projects, and environmental policy. The major emphasises working in multi-disciplinary teams to alleviate poverty and inequality, and develop sustainable societies, communities and environments.

Highlights

3 in Australia for social sciences and humanities

CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Aid project officer
  • Academic researcher
  • Social planner
  • Ethics adviser
  • Community support worker
  • Community development manager
  • Community planning and policy adviser
  • Community development officer
Amy MacMahon

The social science degree gave me exciting opportunities to put learning into practice through internships with Queensland Ambulance Service and Friends of the Earth, which have been invaluable in applying for jobs and future opportunities.

Amy MacMahon
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Development
Amy MacMahon

The social science degree gave me exciting opportunities to put learning into practice through internships with Queensland Ambulance Service and Friends of the Earth, which have been invaluable in applying for jobs and future opportunities.

Amy MacMahon
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Development

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Social Science Thesis
  • Social Science Honours Research Seminar 1
  • Social Science Honours Research Seminar 2

See courses and program structure

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