Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 3 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 422301
- Program code 3325
- CRICOS code 110657K
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ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank
- 80.0 View all admission criteria
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $15,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $48,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $49,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $152,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Design your own degree
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Overseas study options
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Work experience
黑料网大事记 Portfolio Entry Information Session
This degree is eligible for Portfolio Entry. Learn how you can put your best foot forward with your application at our information sessions. Join us on campus at 黑料网大事记 Sydney or online - we'll guide you through what to include in your portfolio, how to apply and tips to help you succeed.
- Tuesday 11 November | Kensington campus | 10am - 11am | Arts, Design & Architecture degrees only |
- Wednesday 12 November | Online | 6pm - 7pm |听
Applications for Term 1 & Term 2 2026 are closed
New applications for New Overseas Student Commencements (NOSC) for Term 1, 2026 and Term 2, 2026 have closed. International students can still apply for Term 3, 2026. Find out if this closure applies to you.
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Social science careers
- Double degrees
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Looking for a career that drives genuine change in local and global communities? Social science explores how societies work 鈥 it鈥檚 the study of culture, communities, systems, politics and policies. With the Bachelor of Social Sciences at 黑料网大事记, you鈥檒l study the forces that shape our world and learn how to analyse complex issues, influence decisions and create lasting change.
This flexible degree can launch your career in many different directions. Choose subjects that interest you and carve out your own speciality from a range of majors, including global development, international relations, economics, Indigenous studies, sociology, marketing and more. Our graduates have gone on to diverse roles working in policy analysis, research, NGOs, startups, media companies and international organisations.听听
Over three years of full-time study, you鈥檒l learn from world-class academics and get the chance to apply your learnings in real-world settings through internships and global study opportunities. The Bachelor of Social Sciences will prepare you for a career that evolves with the world, potentially even setting you up for roles that don鈥檛 even exist yet 鈥 it鈥檚 an ideal qualification if you know you want to make an impact but you鈥檙e still exploring where your strengths and interests lie.
Key features
Flexibility and variety 听
Design a degree that reflects your goals, values and career ambitions. With the Bachelor of Social Sciences at 黑料网大事记, you can focus on one or two fields you鈥檙e passionate about, while exploring other subjects across this broad degree. Build a strong foundation for further study or launch straight into a professional career.听
Practical experience, here and overseas听
Stand out to employers with real-world experience built into your degree. Develop practical skills in communication, analysis, ethical decision-making and teamwork through internships, research projects and international exchange opportunities. 黑料网大事记 partners with a wide range of industry, government and community organisations, giving you opportunities to gain valuable experience and make great connections before you graduate.听
Purpose-driven community听
Join a cohort committed to shaping positive change. Learn alongside diverse classmates, award-winning teachers, leading practitioners and world-renowned researchers. Strengthen your collaboration and diplomacy skills through student-led organisations, volunteer projects and global networks and gain the confidence to influence local and international issues.听
Why study at 黑料网大事记?
Join a leading university听
黑料网大事记 is a global top听20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024鈥2026) shaping the next generation of change-makers, innovators and future leaders. We鈥檙e ranked #1 in Australia and #23 globally for social sciences and management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). We鈥檙e committed to tackling today鈥檚 most complex challenges, with world-class academics and researchers leading the way.听
Tap into our 1000+ links to industry partners听
黑料网大事记 Arts, Design and Architecture has an unmatched network of partnerships. We work with non-profit, public sector and corporate organisations to understand their evolving needs and prepare you to hit the ground running after graduation. Gain real-world experience through internships, professional placements, networking events and collaborative projects.听
Belong to global communities 听
From international study exchanges to partnerships with organisations like the United Nations, 黑料网大事记 Arts, Design and Architecture connects you to the world. You鈥檒l build global experience and perspectives and join an alumni network that spans 127 countries.听
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Entry requirements
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- The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
- The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a 黑料网大事记 Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
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At 黑料网大事记, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at 黑料网大事记, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Domestic students are eligible to apply for the following volume of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits towards their 黑料网大事记 degree that belong in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture:
- 1-year Diploma: 48 UoC (equivalent to first year)
- 1.5-year Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree: Up to 72 UoC (equivalent to first year and a half)
- 2-year Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree: Up to 96 UoC (equivalent to two years)
Considering your previous qualifications and their relevance to the chosen program at 黑料网大事记, the type and amount of credit you can apply for, as well as the duration of your remaining program, will then be determined.鈥
Assessment by the Program Director is required for RPL applications toward Professional Accredited programs. Please note that eligibility for the full volume of RPL may be subject to accreditation requirements.
Portfolio Entry听
At 黑料网大事记 ADA, you will find the freedom and support to design the future you want. An ADA Portfolio Entry submission will demonstrate your passions alongside your best work, to boost your chances of admission to a bachelor鈥檚 degree of your choice. For more information and to see specific guidelines for portfolio submissions visit 黑料网大事记 Portfolio Entry.听
Prerequisites
You don鈥檛 need to have completed prerequisite courses, but we do assume you have a Year 12 (or equivalent) level of knowledge.
Assumed knowledge
None
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.听
HSC Plus听
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred 黑料网大事记 degree. You may be awarded up to five points.听
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)听
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen 黑料网大事记 degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and听get in touch听with our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to 黑料网大事记.听
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of听, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred 黑料网大事记 degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to 黑料网大事记.听
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.听
TAFE Pathways Program
This degree is eligible for the TAFE Pathways Program. If you've completed a qualification under a relevant TAFE Training Package, you may be eligible for credit transfer.听For more details, including this program's TAFE Pathway study plan, visit听黑料网大事记 TAFE Pathways Program.
University Preparation Program
If you want to study at 黑料网大事记 but faced challenges in year 11 and 12 that make you eligible for the 黑料网大事记 ACCESS Scheme, but you don't meet the cut-off for degree entry, consider the University Preparation Program.
The University Preparation Program is a one-year pathway听to a 黑料网大事记 degree place. You'll study subjects that allow you to develop your academic skills, including maths skills if needed, so that you can achieve your best results. You also study degree level courses from week one, to give you a realistic introduction to university level study. If you do well in these courses you can earn course credit towards your degree.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 黑料网大事记 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 黑料网大事记 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Entry requirements are based on the aggregate of the best 5 achieved category A subjects (category B and C subjects are not considered).
For subjects other than Citizenship and Social Development: level 5**=7 points, level 5*=6 points, level 5=5 points, level 4=4 points, level 3=3 points, level 2=2 points, level 1=1 point, Level U=0 point.
For subject Citizenship and Social Development: Attained=2 points, Unattained=0 point. Citizenship and Social Development will only be counted towards the aggregate if the 2 points awarded for Attained ranks among the student鈥檚 best five scoring subjects.
If Mathematics Compulsory Part and Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) are both presented, both scores can be counted.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, 黑料网大事记 assessment is currently under review.
Note: Entry requirements published on this page are correct as of the day of publication and may change without notice.听
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
Please for direct entry requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Typically, international students are eligible to apply for the following volume of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits towards their 黑料网大事记 degree that belong in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture:
- 1-year Diploma: Up to 48 UoC
- 1.5-year Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree: Up to 72 UoC
- 2-year Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree: Up to 96 UoC
Generally, International students must ensure that their prior qualifications are assessed and deemed relevant to the program they intend to pursue. Additionally, they are required to maintain a full-time study load as part of the conditions for their Confirmation of Enrolment.
Prerequisites
You don鈥檛 need to have completed prerequisite courses, but we do assume you have a Year 12 (or equivalent) level of knowledge.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 黑料网大事记 College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 黑料网大事记 journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 黑料网大事记 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 黑料网大事记 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 黑料网大事记. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
黑料网大事记 is introducing a new academic calendar from 2028.
We are moving to a new flex-semester calendar. What does this mean for your studies?听
Program structure
The Bachelor of Social Sciences is a flexible degree with 13 specialisations to choose from. You can shape your studies in two ways:听
- Specialisation: Focus on one specialisation and take free electives, or
- Specialisation + Minor: Combine a specialisation with a minor to explore two different or complementary study areas in-depth.
Each specialisation begins with introductory courses before progressing to advanced study.听
While you鈥檒l complete more electives if you don鈥檛 undertake a minor, the 鈥榮pecialisation + minor鈥 structure still leaves space to personalise your degree with electives. Alongside your specialisation and minor subjects, you鈥檒l take electives in three categories: prescribed electives (within your study area), free electives (any subject across 黑料网大事记) and general education courses (also any subject areas across 黑料网大事记, designed to broaden your skills beyond your degree).
Study areas
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AI in business and society
Learn how you can leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate innovation and drive societal progress.Economics
Study the analytical tools and gain critical thinking skills that help shape societies, raise living standards and promote economic growth.听Environmental humanities
Immerse yourself in the social, cultural and political factors shaping human relations with the natural world.听Geographical studies
Discover how we can plan for a better future by combining classroom study with hands-on experience in the field.Global development
Learn the many ways we can create practical and positive change at local, national and global levels.听Human resource management
Build the relevant people skills that set you up for success in a diverse and rewarding career.听Indigenous studies
Explore the current and traditional Indigenous knowledge, philosophies and cultural values tied to country.听听Innovation, strategy and entrepreneurship
Learn how to lead with confidence, discover new opportunities, turn insights into action and design business strategies that create, capture and deliver value.听International business
Change how the world does business as you make the most of your strong foundation in business, commerce and economics.听International studies
Cultivate interdisciplinary knowledge, intercultural communication skills and real-world experience to address global challenges.Marketing
Learn how data helps businesses stand out, understand customer behaviour and meet customer needs.听Media, culture and technology
Explore the history, legacy and ongoing impact of media through the 20th and 21st centuries across an ever-changing tech landscape.听Politics and international relations
Pave your way for careers in government and business, lead with difference and change the world.Sociology
Join Australia鈥檚 oldest sociology department and discover insights from diverse cultures and the lived human experience.听 -
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The minors below will complement your studies in the Bachelor of Social Sciences:
- Digital social sciences
- Humanitarian engineering
- Gender studies
- International political economy
- Policy, power and government
- Politics and international relations
- Security studies
- Sociology
- Working with communities
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Build practical intercultural communication skills and global fluency, to thrive in international careers and contribute meaningfully to diverse communities.
The language minors below will complement your studies:
- Advanced Chinese studies/Chinese studies
- Advanced French studies/French studies
- Advanced Japanese studies/Japanese studies
- Advanced Korean studies/Korean studies
- German studies
- Indonesian studies
- Italian studies
- Modern Greek studies
- Spanish studies
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The below optional minors are also available.
- AI in business & society
- Animation and moving image
- Art history and theory
- Asian studies
- Australian studies
- Communication and journalism
- Computational design
- Creative writing
- Criminology
- English
- European studies
- Film studies
- Game art
- Game design
- Gaming and society
- Graphic design
- History
- Industrial design
- Integrated design
- Linguistics
- Music studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Public relations and advertising
- Screen production
- Textiles and fashion design
- Theatre and performance studies
- Visual arts
Full program structure
Whichever structure you choose (with or without a minor), this program contains a total of 144 units of credit (UOC) over 24 courses. Students must complete:
One of the following specialisations 鈥 48 UOC
- Indigenous Studies
- Global Development
- Economics
- Environmental Humanities
- Geographical Studies
- International Business
- International Studies
- Marketing
- Media, Culture and Technology
- Human Resource Management听
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology
Level 1 core courses 鈥 12 UOC
- Policy and Society
- Social Research and Society
Level 2 core courses听鈥 12 UOC
- Power and Powerlessness
- Qualitative Social Research
Level 3 core courses 鈥 18 UOC
- Social Sciences in the Workplace
- Evidence for Policy Making
- Globalisation and Policy Making
When you complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree, you鈥檒l be eligible for further study at a postgraduate level. If you鈥檇 like further information about this degree and its learning outcomes have a look at our .
Future careers
A Bachelor of Social Sciences from 黑料网大事记 can open many doors across government, business, media and the not-for-profit sector. You could shape public policy, drive community change or work on global issues with international organisations. Whether you want to advocate for social justice, influence political decisions or build a career in research, this flexible degree is an excellent starting point. You鈥檒l gain foundational skills to step into your first role after university or to further specialise in an area of interest.
Potential careers
- Advocate
- Campaign manager
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official
- International business consultant
- Local government official
- Non-government organisation official
- Policy analyst
- Political adviser
- Political journalist
- Project officer
- Program manager
- Research consultant
- Research officer
- Tourism and trade adviser
- United Nations official
Since career opportunities are so diverse, salaries vary widely, too. Remuneration depends on experience, speciality and industry. Many graduates progress into senior roles and specialist fields with strong earning potential. For example, project officers in Australia earn an average salary of around $100,000 per year, and program managers earn an average of $130,000 per year (Seek, 2025).听
Explore your career options
Many career options lie ahead in your future. If you don鈥檛 know what you want to do yet, it鈥檚 ok. University is the time to test your ideas, discover potential career paths, or develop the knowledge to create a job that doesn鈥檛 even exist yet.听
Along with flexible course options, degrees from 黑料网大事记 Arts, Design & Architecture include opportunities to experiment with professional roles in internships and work placements. Wherever the future takes you, you鈥檒l be set for life with experience and contacts among your classmates, lecturers, and 黑料网大事记 graduates worldwide.
Our alumni
"I absolutely credit my Global Development major (and the incredible people who run it) as sparking my love for, and literacy in, foreign affairs. Key principles of development like participation, decolonisation and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) have guided how I approach my work, whether it be an internship, part time uni job or grad program. Studying Global Development at 黑料网大事记 has equipped me to not only translate my academic curiosities into professional anchors, but also to confidently navigate a dynamic industry and pursue a values driven career."听
Rose Raffaele
Graduate Policy Officer, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade听(DFAT)听
Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Global Development, and Politics and International Relations
鈥淚've always been pushed to do my best. And it's nice that there are people around who are just as motivated as you. Not only to learn but also to do well, because where we stand in our own context will always influence the way we write and the way we see the world.听
I think that's the beauty of learning how to be critical and research and analyse because with social sciences鈥 humanity is so complicated, and there are so many shades of grey. So, the chance to understand the world from somebody else's perspective, I think, is a unique one. And one that always serves you well.鈥
Nimaya Mallikahewa听
Second Secretary & Vice Consul, Australian Embassy in Brazil, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Bachelor of Media/Social Sciences, majoring in International Studies and PR & Advertising
Double degrees
Combine talents and passions to open future opportunities suited to your unique strengths. Despite the name, double degrees are not double the workload! You'll study core courses in two areas of expertise, graduating with two qualifications in less time than it takes to complete two consecutive degrees.听
Double your knowledge, skills, and career options with the Bachelor of听Social Sciences and:
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the 听and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our听鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date.听For details, visit the international admissions information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the鈥 for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements.鈥疐or details, visit the .
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Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 黑料网大事记, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Progress starts here 鈥 at a world-leading university听
QS World University Rankings, 2024鈥2026
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020鈥2025
SCOPR report, 2024
The student community collectively inspire and encourage my individual career goals.
