The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) will challenge your thinking about the world and the people who live in it. The degree focuses on contemporary social issues, the ways in which humans interact with these issues and how such actions can be monitored and modified. Bachelor of Social Sciences with the Faculty of Social Sciences Composed largely as a research-orientated degree, the BSocSc covers contemporary and relevant areas of study such as employment relations, social policy and environmental planning. You'll develop invaluable research capabilities and skills in information gathering, analysis, reporting and informed decision making under the expert guidance of our world-recognised researchers. We offer a range of exciting subjects and specialisations to choose from. Two of our major subjects – Geography and Sociology – are ranked among the top 250 in the world (QS Rankings). Anthropology Anthropology is the study of human life. At Waikato we take you on an exploration of socio-cultural anthropology, the investigation of the immense richness and diversity of human social and cultural life. Anthropologists seek to understand how humans build meaningful lives, whether living in a small village or a large metropolitan area. By studying Anthropology, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of humanity and the societies that we live in. The anthropologists at Waikato share a common interest in the Pacific region, which is a focus of our teaching and research. Career opportunities Ethnographer International Development Worker Lecturer Museum Curator Overseas Aid Worker Research or Policy Analyst Teacher Travel and Tourism Operator ARTSC111 Social Science Theory and Action - this paper offered both campuses Hamilton & Tauranga Papers offered differ by location.