Interested in Social Science?
When you study a social science degree online with Swinburne, you'll learn to analyse human behaviour and will have the opportunity to help improve the wellbeing of communities across Australia. Our flexible study structure allows you to gain your degree without putting other work or family commitments on hold. Follow your passion to a career that benefits the social, wellbeing and cultural standing of communities, government or businesses today.
Swinburne Online Offers 4 Social Science Courses.
Which One Will You Choose?
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Average yearly income for a counsellor$70,839
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Number of social welfare jobs on SEEK847
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5 year projected growth for welfare support workers10%
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Average yearly income for a community services manager$66,251
Career Opportunities
If you like the idea of working in community welfare, mental health, security, law enforcement or a range of other roles that benefit the social and cultural standing of communities, government or businesses, a career in a social science may be for you.
- Corrections Officer
- Federal Police Officer
- Border Force Officer
- Defence Intelligence Agent
- Youth Worker
Case Studies
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Calling Australia’s future security corps
The rise in global terrorism has brought about the need to formally educate and prepare today’s students for future roles in counter terrorism and security.
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Psychology student aims to help children
Busy mum of two Ceara Nelson has recently received a Certificate of Excellence for Cognitive Psychology. She tells us about the motivation behind her studying Psychology.
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Recipe for success
Studying psychology and running a bakery business may seem an unlikely combination, but for hard-working Swinburne Online student Isabelle Bach, it’s a lifestyle.
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