Social SciencesAustralia

493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

Monash University4,2(126)

Caulfield North, Australia +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Relations

The International Relations program at Monash University offers you a window into the diverse and dynamic world of politics in the 21st century.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$31,278/yr

Victoria University4,2(44)

Melbourne, Australia Top 4% in Worldwide

Professional Psychology

The Professional Psychology programme offered by Victoria University provides an accredited pathway to register with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a practising psychologist.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,530/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Media Communication

The Global Media Communication program at University of Melbourne is designed for those with an awareness of crucial areas of the changes in transnational media communication, and who have a keen interest in learning how to debate and explore these alternative practices.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$35,308/yr

University of Newcastle4,2(13)

Newcastle, Australia +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Master of Business Psychology

The Master of Business Psychology programme from University of Newcastle is for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills using key and emerging insights from psychological science.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$34,712/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

MDHS (Psychological Sciences)

The Master of Philosophy MDHS (Psychological Sciences) from the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised masters by research degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.

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

2 years$43,956/yr

University of Queensland4,3(48)

Brisbane, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Peace and Conflict Studies

Graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to engage in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary global context with the Peace and Conflict Studies program is offered at the University of Queensland.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$33,002/yr

La Trobe University4,5(16)

Melbourne, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

International Development

There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place for the Master of International Development at La Trobe University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$34,017/yr

Monash University4,2(126)

Clayton, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Counselling

The Counselling program at Monash University provides a professional qualification and offers a combination of theory and professional experience, providing you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career as a counsellor.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$32,143/yr

University of Tasmania4,2(12)

Hobart, Australia +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Professional Psychology

Professional Psychology from University of Tasmania you will be taught primarily by practicing psychologists who are focused on preparing you to step into this exclusive profession with confidence.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,233/yr

Deakin University 4,3(27)

Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Criminology

Throughout the Criminology program from Deakin University you'll learn how to think critically about criminal behaviour while gaining in-demand knowledge and real-world experience in crime policy and prevention.

Master Full-time Online

1½ year$27,963/yr

University of Canberra4,1(64)

Canberra, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

International Development

If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, or if you are working in a development-adjacent industry and are looking to upskill, then the Graduate Certificate in International Development from University of Canberra will give you a nuanced understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

½ year$11,171/full

University of Queensland4,3(48)

Brisbane, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Business Psychology

Learn how to use psychological science to improve leadership, performance and collaboration in business, while making work safer and more rewarding for people. This Master of Business Psychology is offered at the University of Queensland.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$41,840/yr

Macquarie University3,9(34)

Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Intelligence, Strategy and Security

The Intelligence, Strategy and Security program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with both the knowledge and applied skills required to succeed in this critical field. You’ll study the evolution of the intelligence enterprise in Australia and internationally, while engaging directly with real-world concerns through simulations, supervised projects and internships.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$32,647/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Psychology

The Applied Psychology program at University of Melbourne is designed for psychology graduates who want to develop practical skills in the applications of psychology and to employ them in the world of business; government; the non-profit sector; marketing, consumer and social research; and health.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$45,386/yr

Monash University4,2(126)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Relations (Double Masters with Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

The International Relations (Double Masters with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) program at Monash University immerses you in two cultures (with one full year in Australia and another in China). It combines the Master of International Relations at Monash with the Master of Arts in Chinese Politics and Economy from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$31,278/yr

The University of Western Australia4,3(57)

Perth, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Upon completion of this Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology course from The University of Western Australia, you will gain specialised, highly developed skills in assessment, treatment and intervention, and research, required for accreditation and registration.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$34,593/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Criminology

The Criminology program at the University of Sydney addresses contemporary questions about crime and social control in policy, theory and practice. You will scrutinise crime and criminal justice in modern Australia and compare it with a wide range of local and global community concerns.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,989/yr

Macquarie University3,9(34)

Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Commerce, Media and Communications

The Commerce, Media and Communications program offered by Macquarie University is designed to meet employer needs, will extend your business knowledge making you highly employable in a wide range of careers.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,782/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Museum and Heritage Studies

The Museum and Heritage Studies program at the Australian National University draws on our strong connections with Canberra’s leading cultural and collecting institutions to prepare you for an innovative career in this field.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$36,625/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Master of Geospatial Intelligence

Increase your knowledge of geospatial science, and strengthen your skills in location-allocation, dataset integration and modelling with the Master of Geospatial Intelligence program from Curtin University.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$32,326/yr