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Study Social Sciences.

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Study Social Sciences.

No.1 in SA for full-time employment in Humanities,
Culture & Social Sciences

(The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate and postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

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Why study a Social Sciences degree at Flinders University?

Studying a Social Sciences degree at Flinders will give you the all of the advantages of a progressive university, combined with a top-ranking educational experience. Our social sciences degree offers you the flexibility and self-determination to become an expert in your chosen field.

With over 20 majors available, a Social Sciences (Arts) degree from Flinders will help you go beyond and develop specialised abilities to stand out from the pack.

No.1 SA University
for starting salary in Humanities, Culture
and Social Sciences.

The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

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for teaching quality in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.

The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

No.1 SA University
for full-time employment in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.

The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

Diversify your career

Flinders’ broad range of available specialisations means graduates are suited to employment in many fields.

Flexible degrees

Flexibility to take a major and minor, double major or extended major allows you to focus your studies towards the career of your choice.

Graduate work-ready

Flinders Enhanced Program for high achievers provides mentoring and helps you develop research skills to prepare you for academia and a range of professions.

Courses available in Social Sciences

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Undergraduate
  • Bachelor of Arts Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Arts Midyear entry
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  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1 year Midyear entry
Higher degree by research
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Prior Published Work Midyear entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences Midyear entry
  • Master of Arts by Research in Social Sciences at Flinders Midyear entry

“Flinders was the perfect choice for me as it really allowed me to pursue my interests and study in a friendly and productive environment. 

Flinders stands out to me from other universities because of the diversity in topics they offer as well as the tight-knit and welcoming community within the college.”

Yianni Cartledge
Bachelor of Arts (History)/Bachelor of Education

“Flinders was the perfect choice for me as it really allowed me to pursue my interests and study in a friendly and productive environment. 

Flinders stands out to me from other universities because of the diversity in topics they offer as well as the tight-knit and welcoming community within the college.”

Yianni Cartledge
Bachelor of Arts (History)/Bachelor of Education

The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University
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