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Social Science
Social Science is the scientific study of human society and social relationships. Social scientists use a variety of research methods to investigate human behaviour – from why people fall in love, to why people commit crimes.
Australia's most satisfied students...
...studied at ECU. We're the country's top-ranked public university for student experience in 2017 & 2018. And that's not all...
Find out moreThe quality of teaching here is the best in Western Australia and one of the best in Australia. Our graduates have now rated us 5 stars for teaching quality for 12 years in a row.
ECU is also one of the best young universities in the world under 50 years old.
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Courses
Many of our undergraduate courses in the fields of Social Science, Psychology, Counselling, and Youth Work are available online, allowing you to balance work and/or family responsibilities with your studies.
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Accredited
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
Accredited
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Counselling)
Accredited
Bachelor of Counselling
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Accredited
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Accredited
Bachelor of Social Science
Accredited
Bachelor of Social Science Honours
Bachelor of Youth Work
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Graduate Certificate in Social Science
Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Accredited
Master of Social Science
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
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