Social SciencesAustralia

493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

University of Newcastle4,2(13)

Newcastle, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Change and Development

The Master of Public Health / Master of Social Change and Development at University of Newcastle offers a comprehensive learning experience. You will gain the skills to navigate and influence the global and population health landscapes.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$26,864/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Science Communication

The Science Communication program at the Australian National University will help you join join Australia's founding and leading science communication institution, and be taught by some of world’s leading science communicators. Improve the population’s awareness and appreciation of science through the ANU Master of Science Communication.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$40,445/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Coaching Psychology

The Coaching Psychology program at the University of Sydney is an applied positive psychology course and sits at the intersection of counselling, clinical and organisational psychology. This unique course will give you the skills to enhance productivity and quality of life of individuals, organisations and the broader community.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 Blended

1 year$44,467/yr

Swinburne University of Technology4,5(23)

Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Information and Communication Technologies (Research)

The Master of Information and Communication Technologies (Research) at Swinburne University of Technology offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Their chosen discipline may include, for example, computer science or telecommunications.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$31,710/yr

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Gawler, Australia

Counselling and Psychotherapy

This Counselling and Psychotherapy course from Adelaide University will shape you into an ethically aware, research-informed and clinically effective counsellor.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$33,656/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Securities and Strategy

Global Securities and Strategy from Australian National University examines the nature and interconnectivity of global and regional security challenges.

Master Full-time Online

1 year$40,445/yr

James Cook University4,0(42)

Cairns, Australia +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

This specialist Social Work (Professional Qualifying) MSW course from James Cook University is designed to give you valuable opportunities to network and gain practical professional experience in social welfare agencies, both in Australia and overseas.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$24,971/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies)

Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) from The University of Sydney will explore the intellectual and practical challenges of attaining peace with justice in a programme that you can tailor to suit your personal interests and career aspirations.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$36,971/yr

Monash University4,2(126)

Clayton, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Professional Psychology

The Professional Psychology program at Monash University prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,719/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Research (Advanced)

The Social Research (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will equip you with the practical skills to conduct, commission and evaluate research in the social sciences, and give you the opportunity to extend your skills in advanced research methods, and/or apply your skills to real-world policy and societal issues.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$38,276/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Leadership in Aboriginal Education

Developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ communities, in the Leadership in Aboriginal Education program at the University of Sydney learn how to identify and disrupt deficit discourses about Aboriginal peoples, cultures and histories by creating deep and real world cultural understandings through your students.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,989/yr

Monash University4,2(126)

Clayton, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational and Developmental Psychology

The Educational and Developmental Psychology program at Monash University focuses on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime. They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$32,719/yr

Murdoch University3,5(14)

Perth, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Counselling

Passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey? Take the first step in developing professional competence for a career in counselling, or advance your current career with the knowledge from a Graduate Certificate in Counselling from Murdoch University.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$14,298/full

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Gawler, Australia

Strategic Communication

This Strategic Communication course from Adelaide University equips you with the versatile skillset needed to lead strategic communication planning, management and execution across all key digital and non-digital channels – in any sector, anywhere in the world.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,449/yr

University of Southern Queensland3,0(11)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Child, Youth and Family Therapy

The Child, Youth and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Queensland is a qualifying specialisation – students from a non-counselling background can study this postgraduate counselling degree. Graduates of this specialisation meet the educational requirements for entry into the counselling profession.

Master Full-time +2 Online

2 years$22,947/yr

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Gawler, Australia +1

Psychology (Clinical)

This Psychology (Clinical) course from Adelaide University is for those who wish to make a meaningful impact as a registered psychologist.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$37,620/yr

Griffith University4,1(35)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Suicidology

Suicide prevention in theory and practice. Explore the practical, policy and research issues in the field of suicide prevention in this Suicidology programme from Griffith University.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time Online

1 year$13,333/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Public Policy program at the Australian National University examines the processes, institutions and practices of public policy. It is designed for graduates interested in pursuing a career in, or currently working in, public policy within or outside of government. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in policy processes, governance institutions, policy analysis and research.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$40,445/yr

University of New South Wales4,3(34)

Kensington, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Governance

The Public Policy and Governance program from University of New South Wales provides specialist studies in public policy and management, public administration and public governance of services at local, national and international levels.

Master Full-time Blended

2 years$32,431/yr

Murdoch University3,5(14)

Perth, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Design Thinking

Take a human-centred approach to redefine problems and identify alternative strategies and solutions to almost any challenge with a Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking from Murdoch University.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$12,972/full