Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science
Summary The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming. The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
Key features
Learn from active researchers
Study in our Reading Clinic, Perception in Action Research Centre, Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and more. Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct
Study within our health precinct, which includes behavioural, cognition and language acquisition laboratories and clinics. Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Undertake an internship with one of our research partners and get on-the-job training and the chance to work on a research project. Acquire the knowledge and skills employers want
Study a degree co-designed by government departments, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Advocate or lobbyist
Change agent or manager
Computer resource specialist
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Data analyst
Development assessor
Front-end developer
Journalist
Legal research analyst
Market or social researcher
Medical researcher
Policy analyst
Private sector consultant
Research scientist
Science communication officer
Science journalist
Software engineer
Technical writer
Youth worker
Employers
Businesses and corporations
Charitable organisations
Community service providers
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
NGOs
Not-for-profit organisations
Research institutes
Speech technology research companies
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
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