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Social Sciences

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Jit Cheung examining a report.

Research is a major activity of many social scientists.

Social scientists conduct research, evaluate and analyse aspects of the world such as societies, cultures, people, human behaviour and the physical environment.

Areas of social science include:
  • archaeology and anthropology
  • history
  • economics and statistics
  • geography and demography
  • sociology and criminology.

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  • Social scientists do work such as academic research, teaching at universities or schools, market research, or planning and policy analysis for government.

    Those with a degree in economics can also be employed as accountants, or finance and administration managers.

About this industry

  • In recent years, university-based jobs for social scientists have remained stable and there has been a moderate increase in the amount of social science study, research and policy work available.

Training and progression

  • Although a Bachelor’s degree would be suitable for an entry-level position, such as a research assistant, most social scientists have a Masters or PhD.

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  • Statistics New Zealand
  • NZ Historic Places Trust
  • Population Association of NZ
  • Department of Conservation
  • NZ Archaeological Association
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