Humanities, Social Science & Education – Careers Consulting Group

Humanitie, Social Science & Education

The Humanities and Social Sciences encompass the study of human behavior and interaction within various social, cultural, environmental, economic, and political contexts. These fields examine historical, contemporary, and future aspects of human lives, ranging from personal to global contexts. Through the Humanities and Social Sciences, students learn to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions, and adapt to change.

Key aspects of studying Humanities and Social Sciences include understanding historical, geographical, political, economic, and societal factors. These subjects provide students with a broad understanding of the world and equip them with high-level skills necessary for active and informed citizenship in the 21st century. Emphasizing the traditions and values of society, the mode of teaching involves various methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, group discussions, and field visits.

The popularity of Humanities and Social Sciences among students is evident from its widespread availability in universities worldwide, highlighting its significance in fostering a comprehensive understanding of society and shaping well-rounded individuals.

Specializations

The Humanities, Social Science, and Education disciplines cover a range of specializations involving the study of people, cultures, and institutions. Specializations include:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies;
Aged Care;
Alcohol and other Drugs Work;
Asian Studies;
Children’s Services;
Community Services;
Counseling;
Disability Services;
Fitness;
Interpreting;
Language;
Leisure and Health;
Mental Health;
Social Science;
Sport and Recreation;
Welfare Services;
Youth Work;

Advocacy;
American Studies;
International Relations;
Politics;
Anthropology;
Archaeology;
Behavioral Management;
Cognitive Science;
Psychology;
Curatorial Services;
Education;
Early Learning;
Geography;
History;
Psychology; and
International Relations

Humanities, Social Science and Education programs are offered at the following qualification levels:

Certificate
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Masters by research/coursework
PhD

Professional Associations

Graduated students may be eligible for membership in the following Australian professional bodies:

Language and Literature	Association for the Study of Australian Literature (ASAL) Association for the Study of Literature, Environment and Culture, Australia and New Zealand (ASLE-ANZ) Alliance of Literary Societies (ALS) – UK American Literature Association (ALA) National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) New Zealand Book Council International Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV)
Politics	Australian Political Studies Association American Political Science Association (APSA) Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) International Political Science Association (IPSA) Political Studies Association (PSA) – UK
Psychology	Australian Psychological Society (APS) American Psychological Association (APA) European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA) International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) International Psychology Students Organisation (IPSO)
Sociology	The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) American Sociological Association (ASA) European Sociological Association (ESA) International Sociological Association (ISA)
Welfare Services	Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) HandsNet – US International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW) International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
Education	European Educational Research Association (EERA) Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) Association for Tertiary Education Managers (ATEM) National Education Association (NEA) – US Singapore Teachers Union (STU)