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493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia
Media and Communication
The world of media and communication is changing at breakneck speed. Get one step ahead of the change with Master of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology.
Social Research
The Social Research program at the Australian National University will give you the skills and experience to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes.

Communication (with specialisations)
Establish yourself as a dynamic professional communicator with Charles Sturt University's Master of Communication (with specialisations). Develop your knowledge of contemporary communication practice and theory, including multi-platform communication and digital media, or build your skills in public relations.

Master of Development Studies
This Master of Development Studies MA program from Murdoch University will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally.

Criminology and Criminal Justice
Advance your expertise in crime, justice and public policy with Criminology and Criminal Justice programme from Griffith University.
Geographic Information Science
Gain the geospatial data skills to advance your career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography or environmental science with the Geographic Information Science program offered at the University of Queensland.
Economics and Resource Policy - International Trade
Through this Economics and Resource Policy - International Trade course from Adelaide University you will learn how to analyse decisions made by individuals, governments and businesses, evaluating their impacts on individual and societal wellbeing.
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.

Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
Get the skills and expertise you need to become a leader in the ever-evolving and fast-growing health industry with the Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership at Murdoch University.

Counselling
This Counselling course at University of Tasmania equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of counselling roles.
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.

International Community Development
Take an important role in community development with leadership skills gained in real-world settings, by studying the International Community Development programme from Victoria University.
Narrative Therapy and Community Work
The Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work from the University of Melbourne is a postgraduate specialist qualification for professionals interested in enhancing their clinical and practice-research skills. This course is offered online.
Education (Commonwealth Supported) (Guidance and Counselling)
University of Southern Queensland’s Graduate Education (Commonwealth Supported) (Guidance and Counselling) is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.
Psychology - Educational and Developmental
The Psychology - Educational and Developmental program at University of Melbourne is for students who want to work in a range of educational settings upon graduation. Or within agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties or aged care.
Criminology (Professional)
A Master of Criminology (Professional) at Bond University, Australia, prepares graduates for a career in the industry.

Social Justice (Human Rights)
In the Social Justice (Human Rights) programme from The University of Sydney you will gain a critical understanding of the roots of human rights violations and the tools and mechanisms deployed to promote and protect them, while developing key skills in research, analysis, communication and advocacy that can be applied in domestic, regional and international contexts.
Financial Economics
This tuition-free course explores how financial markets operate and allocate capital under uncertainty. It covers valuation, risk, investment decisions and the role of institutions in economic stability and growth.
Cyber Criminology
With this master in Cyber Criminology at University of Queensland you will learn to look at the psychological, sociological and criminological factors behind cyber crime.

Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies
The Master of Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies from Curtin University will offer students and employees graduates who are ready for an HDR degree in research, or who are poised to work with high order skills and thinking regarding Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.