Social Sciences

Develop a sound understanding of the interplay between social forces, economics, and politics. This focus provides a strong platform to explore power, influences on decision making, demographic and behavioural trends, and the challenges caused by economic, political and social disadvantage.

Major must include

120 points from courses listed below

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including 30 points at level 5 and 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

  • SOSC582 Social Thinking
  • SOSC583 Social Institutions

Level 6 courses

  • POLS683 New Zealand Politics and Policy Making
  • SOSC682 Methods of Social Research
  • PHIL680 Ethics and Society

Level 7 courses

  • POLS781 International Relations
  • POLS782 Democratic Participation and Social Action
  • SOSC782 Globalisation, Innovation and Change
  • SOSC787 Diversity, Power and Discrimination
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