Sociology –
Sociology makes sense of the social world—past, present, and future. Learn how and why people organise themselves in different ways, and to think critically about the world we live in.
Learn to explain the social patterns of society. Study Sociology or Social Policy as part of your Bachelor of Arts.
Social Policy takes a focused look at the needs and wellbeing of the population, and the way governments and individuals try to solve some of the big issues of society.
Look at subjects like the alleviation of poverty, equity in education and the way that society provides healthcare and allocates housing resources. You will also explore perspectives on the Treaty of Waitangi.
If you are looking to work in government or with a non-profit organisation and want a solid background in the kind of policy questions you will be dealing with every day, then Social Policy is a good option for you.
You can only study Social Policy as a minor at undergraduate level so you will need to choose another complementary subject to focus on for your major. Including Social Policy courses in your degree can boost your job prospects.
However, Social Policy can be your main focus at postgraduate level.
Undergraduate courses
Learn more about the undergraduate courses available in Social Policy.
Postgraduate study
Find out about this subject at postgraduate level and what your qualification options are.
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