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Social sciences at AUT University: department overview

  • Also referred to as, or includes, sociology, conflict resolution, criminology, economics, human services, policy studies, public policy, psychology, youth development
Social sciences are at the heart of the humanities. Study and research within the social sciences are important for making sense of society by critiquing and questioning it, affecting policy changes at central and local government, and improving communication and analytical skills. Study of the social science disciplines at AUT contributes to making New Zealand a better place in which to live.
AUT's social sciences subjects are:
  • Children and public policy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Criminology
  • Economics (social sciences)
  • Human services
  • Māori development (social sciences)
  • Policy studies
  • Psychology (social sciences)
  • Public policy
  • Youth development

Key academic contact

Professor Charles Crothers

Professor Charles Crothers
Head of Department, Social Sciences
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 8468
charles.crothers@aut.ac.nz

Social sciences research interests and associations

Social sciences industry associations

Academic staff are members of professional associations in New Zealand and in Australia. Memberships create opportunities for research partnerships and conferences.

Memberships include:

Social sciences degrees and qualifications

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

News, events and conferences

Contact Social Sciences and Public Policy

Mirella Soratroi
Manager, Programme Administration
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 8428
msoratro@aut.ac.nz
 

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Last updated: 10 Oct 2012 2:00pm

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