(upbeat lively music) Kaya, and welcome to the
social sciences information session.
I'm Dr Bri McKenzie,
and today I'll take you through a few reasons
why you might choose to study at Curtin,
the different social science majors available,
and an overview of the Bachelor of Arts core structure.
I'll take you through a few reasons
why you might choose to study with Curtin.
Curtin is Western Australia's most preferred university.
Many people choose to study here,
as it offers a welcoming community of dedicated staff,
inspired students, and a vibrant campus atmosphere.
Another reason to choose Curtin is because of our commitment
to graduate employability.
Many of our courses have work integrated
learning opportunities,
and we have been recognised with a five-star rating
by the Good Universities Guide.
Curtain is also ranked in the top 1%
of universities worldwide.
So, why study social sciences?
In our increasingly complex world,
social sciences help us to understand society and culture,
and explore solutions to challenging problems
such as injustice or urbanisation.
At this time of increased uncertainty,
many of us are thinking about future employability.
Importantly, the future of work is no longer about jobs,
but about skills.
It's been predicted that by 2030,
nearly two thirds of Australian occupations
will require transferable skills,
and today's graduates are likely to change jobs
three times every decade of their working life.
This means that young people need to prepare
for a variety of jobs across their career,
and with skills that can apply to any job.
Our courses will prepare you with
highly transferable skills, such as critical thinking,
creative problem solving, and teamwork.
So you'll be prepared for the jobs of the future.
Because many of our staff are also
industry practitioners with strong networks,
you'll have the opportunity to build your career
throughout your studies.
Curtin social science graduates
pursue a variety of career paths,
and work across all levels of government, charities,
advocacy, and non-government organisations.
At Curtin, we offer a broad selection of courses,
which allows you to pursue
your personal passion or interest.
As well as our social science majors,
you can enrol in courses in architecture
and the built environment, creative arts,
communications, design, or languages.
A social science degree at Curtin is an excellent program
if you're keen to make a difference and help to solve
society's biggest problems.
Majors available within the Bachelor of Arts
include anthropology and sociology,
Chinese or Japanese languages, geography, history,
or international relations.
Let's look at these majors in a little more depth.
The apology and sociology major
looks at human behaviour through
the lens of culture and diversity.
You'll study contemporary issues such as work and crime,
gender relations, and human rights.
Upon graduation, you might work in government,
or the non-profit sector.
With Asia's continuing growth,
an understanding of Chinese language and culture
is important in global engagement.
This major will provide you with knowledge and skills
for a diverse international career.
You'll gain literacy in Chinese listening, speaking,
reading, and writing,
and an understanding of Chinese culture and society.
Upon graduation,
you might work in foreign affairs and trade,
interpreting and translating, or tourism.
The geography major explores the relationships between
people, places, and environments.
You'll examine the opportunities and threats that
communities encounter in relation to urbanisation,
globalisation, and climate change, in a range of contexts.
Upon graduation, you might work in community development
with environmental impact assessments,
or in urban and regional development.
History gives us the skills and understanding
to delve into the past while providing context
for our current world.
In this major, you'll understand how history
shapes our beliefs and behaviours,
and study a variety of content,
including legacies of European empires,
the Middle East and Asia,
and the history of social and political movements,
to name a few.
Upon graduation, you might work in policy,
research, or tourism.
International relations is a dynamic field
that investigates the social, economic,
and environmental relationships
between different political bodies.
You'll explore contemporary global issues
and learn the art of diplomacy and policymaking.
Upon graduation, you might work in diplomacy, intelligence,
policy analysis, or international trade.
Japanese is a fascinating language
with several written systems,
and is spoken by millions of people worldwide.
This major provides you with literacy in Japanese
and an understanding of Japanese culture.
Upon graduation,
you might work in foreign affairs and trade or tourism.
Once you've decided on your preferred major,
you can design your course to suit your other interests.
The Bachelor of Arts has four options.
Option one is the double major,
which allows you to study two disciplines in equal depth.
You can choose a second major from the available majors
in the Bachelor of Arts,
or from any of the commerce or creative arts majors.
Option two combines one major with two minors.
You can select two minors from any of Curtin's
four faculties, including humanities, business and law,
science and engineering, or health sciences.
Option three is one major with one minor
and four elective units.
You can choose electives from across the university,
as long as you meet the prerequisites.
Option four is one major with a suite
of eight elective units.
This option is great if you want to explore
a range of topics while still studying
your preferred major in depth.
The option you choose will depend on your career path
and personal interests.
So if you're interested in joining us at Curtin University,
check out the admission criteria and details online.
If you have any questions or need more information,
or if you'd like to discuss study options,
please contact us on 1-300-222-888,
or book an appointment online.
Thanks for joining me,
and we look forward to welcoming you to Curtin University.