Certificate in Social Sciences

The Certificate in Social Sciences prepares you for further study in the Bachelor of Arts and other qualifications at AUT. You’ll develop your understanding of the social sciences, increase your confidence in a university environment and improve your study skills.

The programme can also serve as a foundation for a career in social services, community work and other human services.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • NCEA: 48 level 2 credits and eight level 1 credits or higher in one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies or Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be selected on the basis of the appropriateness of NCEA subjects to the study of social sciences.

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

  • Social services
  • Community work
  • Other human services

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