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Study Social Sciences.

Ranked No. 1 in Australia in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences for overall quality of educational experience

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Be fearless

Study Social Sciences.

Ranked No. 1 in Australia in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences for overall quality of educational experience

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Apply now

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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

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Why study a Social Sciences degree at Flinders University?

Studying a Social Sciences degree at Flinders will give you all the advantages of a progressive university, combined with a top-ranking educational experience. Our social sciences degree offers you the flexibility and self-determination to become an expert in your chosen field, and provides you with valuable, transferable skills to adapt to the incredible transformations taking place in the professional world.

With over 20 majors available, you can design your Social Sciences (Arts) degree to suit your interests and aspirations by choosing from a diverse range of disciplines.

Courses available in Social Sciences

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Undergraduate
  • Bachelor of Arts Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science Midyear entry
Majors
  • Applied linguistics
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  • French
  • Geography and environmental studies
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  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
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Honours
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1 year Midyear entry
Higher degree by research
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Prior Published Work Midyear entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences Midyear entry
  • Master of Arts by Research in Social Sciences at Flinders Midyear entry

Ranked No.1 in SA
in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences for skills development, student support and teaching quality

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

Ranked No.1 in SA
in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for full-time employment & learner engagement

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

Ranked No.1 in Australia
in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for skills development

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Diversify your career

Flinders’ broad range of available specialisations means graduates are suited to employment in many fields.

Graduate work-ready

Flinders Enhanced Program for high achievers provides mentoring and helps you develop research skills to prepare you for academia and a range of professions.

Flexible degrees

Flexibility to take a major and minor, double major or extended major allows you to focus your studies towards the career of your choice.

Gain real-world experience

Flinders’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement program allows you to improve your employability by gaining valuable practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to your study.

You’ll gain industry-specific, practical experience while earning credit towards your degree in a real workplace. WIL helps you to develop the skills employers want, build your networks, learn what it's like to work in a professional environment and get an edge in the job market.

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What stands out for me as an international student at Flinders is you will be supported.

Flinders has given me a lot of chances for my development – it’s true. I have made a lot of friends here. When I return to my country and organisation, all the learnings, knowledge, and experience – everything – I want to give back. That’s my aim here, why I study in Australia. Because I am a student with a purpose and a heart. So, for me, I could not ask for more from Flinders University.

Cheryl Cagara, Master of Arts (Women’s and Gender Studies)

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