Bachelor of Social Sciences

About the course

Macquarie’s Bachelor of Social Sciences is designed for students who want to create purposeful change through evidence-based, interdisciplinary study of society. You’ll build practical research and problem-solving capabilities such as data analysis, interviewing, survey design and policy evaluation, while strengthening leadership and project management skills. Study options include on-campus or off-campus modes, preparing you for real-world social challenges in a bachelor-level social sciences degree.

Career outcome

This degree prepares you for roles that apply social research and policy thinking to complex community, organisational and government challenges. Graduates can work across public, private and not-for-profit sectors in areas such as program and policy support, community and stakeholder engagement, research assistance, evaluation, project coordination and social planning. You’ll be equipped to communicate insights, work with diverse stakeholders and deliver ethical, evidence-based solutions as a Bachelor of Social Sciences graduate.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)