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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
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:
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology and the Sociological Association of Aotearoa
- Sociological Association of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Professor Charles Crothers and Senior Lecturer Robert Webb are editors of the association's journal, New Zealand Sociology
Social sciences degrees and qualifications
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts overview
- Bachelor of Arts in social sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in criminology
- Bachelor of Arts in conflict resolution
Postgraduate
- Master of Arts overview
- Master of Arts in conflict resolution
- Master of Arts in human services
- Master of Arts in policy studies
- Master of Arts in social sciences
- Master of Arts in youth development
- Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
News, events and conferences
Contact Social Sciences and Public Policy
Mirella SoratroiManager, Programme Administration
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 8428
msoratro@aut.ac.nz
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Last updated: 10 Oct 2012 2:00pm