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.
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
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.
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.
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1 May - 22 May
UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
6 June
UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship information webinar
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Emerging careers in the arts and communication industries
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Study tips
5 must-study environment and sustainability courses
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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
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