Study social sciences and public policy
Social sciences aren’t just theory – they’re how change happens. At AUT you’ll study society from the ground up: individuals, families, communities, governments and global systems. But this isn’t just about lectures and essays. In our small classes you’ll work on real community projects, dig into live social data and build skills that matter in policy, advocacy, research and beyond. By the time you graduate, you won’t just understand the issues – you’ll know how to take them on.
Undergraduate study in social sciences and public policy will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.
Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Economics (not offered to new students)
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
Studying a bachelor’s degree? You can also study:
You can study social sciences and public policy subjects as part of many AUT bachelor’s degrees, not just the ones listed above. Choose either a major (a main subject you specialise in), a minor (a smaller subject) or an elective course:
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Conflict Resolution (not offered to new students)
- Elective courses you can study
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Postgraduate study in social sciences and public policy will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
- Master of Arts
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights (not offered to new students)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice (not offered to new students)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights (not offered to new students)
- Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (not offered to new students)
- Master of Human Rights (not offered to new students)
A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.
Academic departments and disciplines
Research in social sciences and public policy
From youth justice to poverty and inequality, AUT researchers are tackling the social challenges that affect many communities.
What it's like to study social sciences at AUT
Real projects, real connections. Many AUT programmes include workplace experience so you’re ready for what’s next.
Why settle for one subject? Our Bachelor of Arts lets you combine disciplines and build your degree your way.
Passport ready? Study overseas with AUT Global and bring fresh perspectives back to your AUT degree.
Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Level 4, WB Building
63 Wellesley Street East
Auckland City
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