Social Science

Social science applies the'science' ofresearch and investigation to the planet's complex'social' problems such assustainability, equity, and diversity, to produce favorable change.You'll explore a number of society's mostintriguing problems along with the techniques to analyse them and devisebreak-through solutions. You'll be equipped to unite your hard knowledge ofworld issues with high level data analysis techniques. You'll develop theknowledge to decide on the appropriate tools and methodologies to your issuesyou're focusing on, along side the communication skills to collate and presentyour findings to decision makers, to enable evidence-based solutions that canpositively transform society.Climate change is an instance of a contemporarychallenge that can not be solved with'pure' science independently. Solutions will comefrom people who can not only translate the data but also understand the needfor social impact studies, policy development, and efficient publiccommunication. Social scientists work in such underdeveloped spaces, which iswhy they have been in high-demand across government branches, creative industries,political parties, the company sector, in thinktanks and non-governmentorganisations (NGOs). That you do not require prior knowledge of statisticalresearch methods since you'll study core courses that may develop your skills inanalysing social policy and statistics, along with your two personalities. Each of themajors represents another outlook on the challenges of the upcoming andallow one to develop areas of expertise that may open doorways into your broadrange of livelihood. Additionally, there are chances to try an internship in anarea of one's interest, and join a international analysis tour.MajorsYou can choose two of these majors:EconomicsEnvironmental SustainabilityGlobal Security ThreatsMedia, Communication and Social ChangePolitics in AsiaSocial JusticeEconomics: If you desire to have an expert insight to why theAustralian dollar fluctuates or that which led to the Global Financial Crisis, then thismajor may be the perfect option. You'll acquire an comprehension of the big financialissues facing societies and learn how governments make decisions regarding what tospend on complex problems like the environment, healthcare, infrastructure andresources. You'll also understand how markets work, and how organizations makedecisions about staffing, pricing and responding to competition.Environmental Sustainability: Environmental sustainability may be the planet's biggest issue. This major is not about the'hard science' of this natural atmosphere,but instead explores the key policy and social problems on the other side of the need forsustainable control of our planet's limited resources. You'll be confronted with a stimulating array of internationalissues, for example conflict and forced displacement, terrorism and politicalviolence, Islam-West relations, cybercrime, energy security, and theenvironment. You'll gain an essential understanding of underlying factors, underpinned with means of a foundational class in World History.Media, Communication and Social Change: From the information age, the manners wecommunicate - and so are communicated to - are diverse and changing. The abilityto understand and manipulate communications is vital to creating change. Producing, interpreting and studying communications are not onlydesirable skills, but fascinating areas of study. This significant covers such topics as, the capacity of mass and social networking, journalism, publicrelations, discourse analysis, new communication technologies, political spin, and the worldwide spread of English.Politics from Asia: This significant harnesses Griffith'sglobally recognised strengths in Asian and political studies. You'llcreate a profound comprehension of the political, cultural, economic and socialdimensions of those Asian region.Topics incorporate the growth of China, global security, the interconnection of-business and politics, and the use of foreign organisations, and Australia'splace at the region.Social Justice: This major is for those who are motivated by the fundamental question,'Why is a reasonable society?' And are enthusiastic aboutfighting at a far greater world. Social justice refers to the notion that all peopledeserve equal and reasonable chances and treatment. By specialising in thisarea, you'll explore contemporary hot topics like human rights, indigenous historyand disadvantage, gender and crime, domestic violence,childhood justice, power and politics and the government of their lawenforcement.

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