Undergraduate study in Social Science for Public Health

Social Science for Public Health is no longer available for new enrolments. If you are currently enrolled in this major, contact Student Hubs.

What you can study in Social Science for Public Health

Social Science for Public Health is an interdisciplinary subject which combines courses in Population Health, Anthropology, Geography, History, Māori Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies and Sociology.

Your study will progress from a general social science foundation to focus on current issues in health, welfare and society.

Structuring your major in Social Science for Public Health

You can take a major in Social Science for Public Health as one of your two BA majors (a double major). You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Courses

Explore the undergraduate courses you can take as part of a major in Social Science for Public Health. You would normally take Stage I courses in your first year, Stage II in your second and Stage III in your third.

Required courses

You must pass the following courses as part of the Social Science for Public Health major:

  • SOCSCIPH 200 and 300
  • One course from POPLHTLH 101, 102, 203, 204
  • One course from ANTHRO 208, GEOG 305, HISTORY
    367, SOCIOL 333

Scholarships and awards

Help and advice

Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.

If you would like to find out more about studying Social Science for Public Health, you can contact our Undergraduate Adviser.