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493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

Criminology and Criminal Justice
Learn from global experts to advance your expertise in criminology and criminal justice during this Criminology and Criminal Justice programme from Griffith University.
Peace and Conflict Studies
Develop an understanding of varied forms of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace with the Peace and Conflict Studies program from University of Queensland.
Economics
Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with the high-level analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market. The Economics program is offered by University of Queensland.
Information and Communications Technology
The Information and Communications Technology programme from Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus concentrates on developing and extending your knowledge needed for ICT roles within the fast-growing ICT industry and other relevant industry sectors.
Art Therapy
This Master of Art Therapy specialised program offered at La Trobe University provides you with training in the practice of art therapy, which combines art and counselling within a clinical, therapeutic or community context.
Criminology
The Criminology program offered by Macquarie University is essential to understanding its causes and perpetrators, evaluating how societies respond, and finding ways to minimise its impact. As a result, demand for their expertise is growing, with jobs in criminology forecast to surge by 20 per cent in the coming years.
MBIZ
Study the Master of Business (Organisational Project Management), MBIZ, at University of Southern Queensland and develop the skills needed to establish effective structures, systems and processes for organisations.
Economics and Resource Policy - Public Economics and Policy
This Economics and Resource Policy - Public Economics and Policy course from Adelaide University will include topics like evaluation methods of public policy, labour economics and public economic theory.
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced)
The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced) program at the Australian National University includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options* for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars, culminating in an original research thesis where you work on- on-one with a leading global expert on the Middle East and Central Asia.

International Relations
The International Relations programme at Flinders University provides a comprehensive foundation to understand the dynamics that shape contemporary international relations, and critically analyse the major and political landscapes and security trends unfolding both regionally, (including Asia- Pacific) and globally.
Global Security and Justice
Become equipped with critical thinking and ethical problem-solving skills that will remain resilient to rapid change across different security and political situations when you study the Western Sydney University Master of Global Security and Justice.
Behavioural Economics
This tuition-free course explores how psychological and social factors influence economic decisions. It highlights limits of rational models and applies behavioural insights to real world situations.
Psychology (Clinical)
The primary objective of The Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University is to provide advanced education in the professional practice of Psychology.
Professional Accounting (Extension)
Professional Accounting (Extension) from University of New South Wales follows the structure of the Master of Professional Accounting but adds four extra courses in your choice of electives to further your knowledge.
Pacific Development
This Pacific Development program at the Australian National University provides a formalised pathway to broader and deeper research-led learning on the Pacific region for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region.
Public Health - Global Development
At Public Health - Global Development from James Cook University you will explore subjects that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and graduate with the skills and expertise to contribute to the sustainability and wellbeing of communities in the Tropics and around the world.
International Business, Media and Communications
The International Business, Media and Communications program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to set up and lead global enterprises. You’ll develop a solid understanding of core business disciplines with an international focus so you can take your career around the world.
International Relations
Gain skills in theoretical and empirical analysis to better understand global issues, current responses and how they can be improved with the Master of Arts in International Relations from Deakin University.
Criminology and International Relations
The Criminology and International Relations program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with the critical insight and applied expertise needed to respond ethically and effectively to these challenges. Its interdisciplinary curriculum will encourage you to question assumptions about crime.
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting programme from University of Newcastle is for students with a degree in a field other than accounting. It is for students who wish to obtain an introduction to accounting concepts and procedures.