Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Summary 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. The flexible Bachelor of…
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Summary
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. The flexible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on practical learning and offers you the choice of five specialisations. You’ll learn how to identify complex problems and determine how to formulate innovative solutions to today’s complex problems. And you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need to mix it with history’s greatest engineers – maybe you’ll have the honour of creating the next lifesaving medical device, a clean water system for remote communities in Africa, or a mobile phone app that keeps children safe.
Key features
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. Collaborate with fellow students on exciting projects
Get involved in a range of student-led projects, including our MQ Speed team and CubeSat group. Gain practical skills while undertaking professional placements
Get experience with our public and private sector partner organisations, including BAE Systems, Cochlear, Optus and Honeywell.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Advocate or lobbyist
CAD technician
Change agent or manager
Civil engineer
Computer hardware engineer
Consultant
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Development assessor
Electrical engineer
Environmental and sustainability designer
Geotechnical engineer
Journalist
Market or social researcher
Policy analyst
Private sector consultant
Project manager
Research and development manager
Web producer
Youth worker
Employers
App developers
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Charitable organisations
Community service providers
Construction and building sector
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Engineering consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Infrastructure companies
NGOs
Research institutes
Speech technology research companies
Technology and software development companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
Utilities companies
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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