Are you passionate about tackling problems like equality, human rights and social justice? Social progress takes someone like you. 

Whether your interests are in advancing equal opportunities in education and living standards, or you'd like to drive real change in how our businesses operate more ethically, you could make a real difference through the social progress field. The field is filled with activists, consultants and advocates who are both inspiring and empowering businesses and communities to make positive changes. Whatever the industry or challenge, systemic change relies on professionals with a focus in social justice, humanities or social corporate responsibility, all coming together to imagine and enact a better future. 

Interested in driving real positive change across equality, human rights and justice? Discover the social progress you can make at UNSW Sydney.

 

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Ranked 19th university globally (QS World University Rankings, 2025).

Most employable graduates

Most employable students for five years in a row (AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2024).

How can I build a career around social progress?  

UNSW graduates are helping to progress equality, human rights and social justice across various sectors through advocacy, innovation and collaboration. These are some career opportunities where you can dive straight into sustainability, ethics, activism or social impact:

Your roles might look like:  

  • Lawyer 
  • Policy adviser 
  • Entrepreneur 
  • Consultant  
  • Educator 

In areas such as: 

  • Private sector businesses and start-ups
  • Not-for-profit organisations 
  • Government 
  • Humanitarian groups 
  • Activist organisations 

The best part? You’re not limited to these sectors. You can drive social progress no matter what field you’re interested in. Whether you’re already imagining yourself in the courtroom or your passions lie in healthcare, you have the power to enact positive change with your chosen study and career path.

“At UNSW, we’re challenged to think critically about the social impact we can have on the world, no matter which field we’re studying.”

Aiken Goh  
UNSW Bachelor of Commerce / Law

Discover your path to social progress at UNSW Sydney

From Business to Law to Medicine & Health, our programs are embedded with an ethos of social progress and equity – so you can drive progress for all, no matter what field you choose.

Start your exploration with these study pathways that could empower you to drive social progress with your future career:

Explore social progress through our other fields of interest.

We're advancing equal opportunities for all

Our community provides free qualified tax and legal advice to vulnerable Australians through UNSW’s Tax & Business Advisory Clinic and Kingsford Legal Centre.   

From the legal clinic to the boardroom, learn more about the social progress you can be a part of.

UNSW Law & Justice in Sydney CBD

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