247 Degrees in Social Sciences in Oceania for 2024
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Social Work program at the University of Otago offers two main qualifications designed for different career stages of professional social workers:
- Camperdown, Australia
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.
- Online
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations, with potential for a rewarding career in social science related areas. You will get a thorough grounding in sociology and psychology, plus you can choose from a broad range of majors including politics and peace studies, philosophy, post-Colonial studies, and criminal justice to satisfy your interests, research and work. With skills in research, critical analysis and evaluation that are transferable across a range of employment opportunities, you can ensure your career is future fit for life.
- Online
Full time, Part time
4 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to work with and empower individuals, groups and communities who experience marginalisation, isolation or discrimination.
- Darwin, Australia
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
As a social worker, you will work with people to achieve changes to improve their lives. You will guide and support the individual client, family, or community to meet their goals.
- Suva, Fiji
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Sociology is offered by the School of Social Sciences and equips students with unique and solid analytical skills and competencies to benefit their future careers in diverse areas such as social policy, education, criminal justice, gender, public health, urban planning, social welfare, public administration, international relations, management, etc.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
Distance Learning, On-Campus
The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is an advanced specialist qualification, requiring at least two years of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MSCW(Applied) covers key elements of social work practice: models of practice, family and children, community organisations and policy settings, kaupapa Maori and Indigenous approaches to practice, and research and evaluation skills. Students will also complete two fieldwork placements with social service agencies where they will have the opportunity to learn within a professional setting supervised by a registered social worker.
- Darwin, Australia
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills required for employment as an accredited social work practitioner. You will learn to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to create positive change. You will gain specific practical skills for working effectively and safely in situations where resources are limited, including remote and regional locations. You will receive support and access to a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts, at the Master's Degree level. Course themes include multidisciplinary and intercultural practice, social justice, research and advocacy, and working in virtual contexts.
- Darwin, Australia
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The social care and community sector is a rapidly growing field offering a wide variety of employment options. Whether you are seeking a new career, or looking to build on your existing experience, this one-year course provides you with knowledge and skills for a range of community and human service roles. You will learn about working with individuals, groups and communities to help people access the care, support and services they need. You will also learn to locate and analyse key information to help you make practice decisions.
- Camperdown, Australia
Full time
18 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Confront the challenges of achieving just and sustainable development outcomes. Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment and industry connections.
- Camperdown, Australia
Full time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
Develop sophisticated critical thinking through this intellectually rigorous, research-intensive program. Understand and address the world’s most pressing challenges, including war and peace, social and economic justice, poverty, development and environmental sustainability. Investigate relations among states and non-state actors, including the evolution of the international system.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.