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Social Sciences
About
The social sciences provide you with the tools to add value to society and to confront the more challenging topics of the modern world. Hear from Academics in the School of Social Sciences about how our programmes cover subjects that will enable you to think critically about how individuals and groups in society relate to each other.
Presenter
Academics from the School of Social Sciences
Professor Bruce Curtis
Dr Dan Weijers
Dr Christina Hanna
Professor Katrina Roen
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The New Minors
Forensic Psychology and Crime Science
About
Forensic Psychology links psychology to both criminal behaviour and its reduction and prevention, and to the functions of the legal and correctional systems. In this video hear from our Senior Lecturer and the Director of the Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute of Security and Crime Science about the introduction to Security and Crime Science and Forensic and Criminological Psychology.
Presenters
Dr Lisa Tompson
Senior Lecturer
Professor Devon L L Polaschek
Director, Te Puna Haumaru New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science
Professor, Psychology
Career Options

- Community Health Worker
- Demographer
- Diplomat
- Economist
- Employment Relations Advocate
- Environmental Consultant
- Ethics Advisor
- Human Resource Manager
- Iwi or Māori Resource Development Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Educational Software Developer
- Youth or Family Worker
- Industry Trainer
- Learning Application Development
- Social Services Advocate
- Community Educator
Accommodation
Choosing the right accommodation will help you transition smoothly to university life, get straight into your studies and start building lifelong memories and friendships. There are a range of accommodation options available for students.
Hamilton
With three halls of residence, apartments, cottages, studios and units, we have a range of options for all Hamilton students, from undergraduate to postgraduate.
Tauranga
For students studying at our Tauranga campus, you can stay in a brand new, self-catered university accommodation in the heart of the city.





