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493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia
Marketing, Media and Communications
The Marketing, Media and Communications program offered by Macquarie University takes a practical, applied approach to teaching and learning, and will enable you to work in a team, identify opportunities and creatively solve business problems.

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.
Master of Forensic Anthropology
This Master of Forensic Anthropology course from The University of Western Australia enables you to undertake advanced studies in forensic anthropology, while developing an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health program offered by Victoria University drives positive impact with VU Online’s Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health—a unique university qualification for child and adolescent mental health in Australia.
Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development
If you are looking to pursue a career in not-for-profit or government aid contributing to social change and development and have the desire and passion to work in the professional service of others, then the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development from University of Newcastle will provide you with the foundational knowledge to begin that journey.

Maritime Archaeology
The Maritime Archaeology at Flinders University is the top named degree of its kind in Australia. You’ll learn practical skills in the classroom and gain valuable, career-ready experience in the field, with field schools and training led by award-winning, internationally recognised experts in maritime and underwater archaeology.

Human Rights and Global Engagement
Whether you want to enter the field of human rights and social justice, infuse your profession with principles of diversity and inclusion, or advance your expertise as a seasoned human rights worker, this Human Rights and Global Engagement course from Curtin University can support your aspirations.

Master of Counselling (Online)
If you are passionate about making a difference to individuals, families and communities, Edith Cowan University’s Master of Counselling (Online) will give you tools that you can apply to a range of settings.
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Research)
The Master of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Research) at Swinburne University of Technology is part of a combined set of programs that offer students a pathway into a higher degree by research from an undergraduate degree.
Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy)
Do you want to specialise in relationship, child, youth and family counselling? With University of Southern Queensland’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy) you will gain knowledge and expertise in relationship, family, child and youth counselling, as well as child abuse prevention and intervention.

Applied Behaviour Analysis
The Applied Behaviour Analysis programme from Griffith University comprises of two trimesters of part-time study. Students complete four courses via a combination of learning activities that focus on real world application of knowledge and skills.

Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement
Whether you want to enter the field of human rights and social justice, infuse your profession with principles of diversity and inclusion, or advance your expertise as a seasoned human rights worker, this Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement programme from Curtin University can support your aspirations.
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy program at University of Melbourne provides a course of study for those wishing to practice as music therapists in settings such as hospitals, special schools, aged care facilities, community health programs and private practice.
Positive Psychology
The Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology at CQUniversity Australia is designed to equip you to develop and implement positive interventions aimed at improving the mental, emotional and physical health of the population in a variety of contexts.
International Economics and Finance
Engage in a diverse range of courses and specialisations that will give you the skills required by commercial enterprises and public bodies to make financial and investment decisions spanning global markets with the International Economics and Finance program offered at the University of Queensland.
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.
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.
International Relations
Gain an advanced understanding of the key issues in world politics, international security, foreign affairs and international and regional governance with the Master of International Relations offered at the University of Queensland.

Dementia
The Dementia program from University of Tasmania offers a research-literate, cross-disciplinary understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals, societies and governments.
Counselling
This Counselling MCouns program from The University of Notre Dame Australia provides professional training that combines classroom-based study with practical counselling experience.