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Career opportunities
Social Science and Public Policy students are prepared for careers that involve understanding and working with people and organisations in the private and public sector, and for further study in professional fields such as social work and foreign affairs.
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Career opportunities- Master of Arts Policy Studies
- Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Conflict Resolution
- Criminology
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology
- Master of Arts Human Services
Master of Arts Policy Studies graduates are particularly well-equipped to work in areas of policy aimed at advancing economic and social wellbeing, whether working with government agencies, the voluntary sector or private organisations:
- Health
- Education
- Justice
- Housing
- Welfare
Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Conflict Resolution prepares students for careers in areas as diverse as:
- The Police
- Government organisations such as Child, Youth and Family
- Local councils
- Political parties
- Unions and lobby groups
Criminology leads to career opportunities in:
- The criminal justice system with organisations such as
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- The Department of Corrections
- Ministry of Justice
- NZ Customs
- The Police
- Human rights organisations
- Research consultancies
- Non-Governmental Community Groups
Not just for those who seek careers as practicing psychologists, the Bachelor of Arts Psychology will provide students with greater depth in their chosen discipline if they are interested in going into:
- Career and employment counselling
- Community development
- Marketing and communications
- Politics
- Teaching and training
Master of Arts Human Services graduates will have strong credentials to work at a management or consultant level in a wide range of organisations providing support services to individuals, families, businesses, and communities.
Related courses
Foundation
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts Overview
- Bachelor of Arts conjoint degrees
- Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Arts
Postgraduate