Social Science Programs

Social Science Programs

Influence the world you'll live in

Maybe you want to deepen your understanding of people, culture, society, the criminal mind or our justice system. Make the internet a safer place. Take on humanitarian work. Or engage with the community. If any of these areas interests you, Western’s Social Science programs have your name all over them.

Choose from a huge range of degrees, like Urban Studies, Cyber Security & Behaviour, Criminal and Community Justice, Social Work, Humanitarian & Development Studies, Policing, Tourism, Event Management and Social Science.

Postgraduate programs include Urban Management Planning, Humanitarian Development Studies, Art Therapy, Psychotherapy & Counselling and Social Work. 

Explore our programs

REGISTER NOW FOR OPEN DAY 2024

Open Day is a great opportunity to discover all that Western has to offer.

Explore course options, meet academics and find out about our pathway options on Sunday, 30 June 2024.

Register now to join us. We can't wait to see you at Open Day 2024!

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World-class rankings

We are a Top 200 University in the world for Sociology, Top 200 in the world for Geography*, and ranked in the top 2% of Uni's worldwide. We can show you how to make a difference.

*2023 QS World University Rankings.

A unique change to save the world

Western is the only university to offer a Humanitarian and Development Studies program.