The School of Social Sciences is a diverse School in the Faculty of Arts & Law. It is home to social scientists in a variety of fields – gender, history, work place relations, policing, psychology, sociology, social work and youth work - which offer courses, certificates and postgraduate programs in their individual disciplines.
Within the School, it is possible for students to study in the following programs;
- Gender Studies
- History
- Pacific Policing
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Youth Work
And study the following programs at certificate and diploma levels;
- Community Development
- Counseling
- Social & Community Work
- Youth in Development Work
Skills and Outcomes
Studying these courses will provide graduates with skills in;
- Research
- Analysis
- Independent thought
- Understanding of people and society (at national, regional & international levels)
- Writing (Academic as well as Project Proposal & Submission Writing)
- Oral, written, visual and electronic presentation modes
Graduates of degrees majoring in thes e areas are likely to find work in the following fields/ industries;
- Business & Employee Organizations
- Public Service
- Civil Society (Faith -based and Non-Government organization)
- Teaching
- Human Resources
- Counseling
- As advisors, researchers and analysts for Regional & International Organizations
Many employers are seeking graduates with the social science skills you will acquire in your studies, particularly the ability to identify issues, carry out research and report back effectively and promptly.
