Social SciencesAustralia

493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

University of Southern Queensland3,0(11)

Toowoomba, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Education (Guidance and Counselling)

The Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) from University of Southern Queensland is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.

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

1½ year$19,747/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Diplomacy

The Master of Diplomacyat the Australian National University is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with knowledge about practices of international affairs and real-world skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,445/yr

Flinders University4,1(49)

Adelaide, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Digital Communications

The Digital Communications programme from Flinders University has been designed for the real-world: it caters to creative practitioners, digital nomads, journalists, entrepreneurs and other professionals who want to advance their careers in a field that is growing fast and filled with opportunities. 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$28,756/yr

University of New South Wales4,3(34)

Kensington, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics program offered by University of New South Wales is a one-year program led by industry experts, providing in-depth insights into microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics to advance your professional impact.

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

1 year$44,683/yr

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Online

Psychology (Advanced) (Online)

This Psychology (Advanced) (Online) course from Adelaide University will equip you with industry-relevant skills for practice and research roles

Postgraduate Diploma Part-time Online

1 year, 4 months$18,369/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, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development from University of Canberra will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,341/yr

Murdoch University3,5(14)

Perth, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$25,945/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Strategic Studies

The Strategic Studies program at the Australian National University combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$40,445/yr

Victoria University4,2(44)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Mental Health Nursing

The Mental Health Nursing program offered by Victoria University will help you drive positive impact as you gain specialised skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and create transformational change.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$2,068/module

Kaplan Business School4,8(5)

Adelaide, Australia +5

Professional Accounting

The Professional Accounting programme from Kaplan Business School is an internationally recognised qualification and offers a pathway towards professional accreditation.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,404/yr

University of New England4,2(29)

Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Neuroscience and Criminology

As the first course of its kind in Australia, Master of Neuroscience and Criminology at University of New England provides a unique, multidisciplinary approach, equipping you to explore the neurobiological processes that underlie criminal behaviours—a field of study with vast potential for advancing crime prevention, policy, and rehabilitation efforts.

Master Full-time +2 Online

1 year$23,938/yr

Institute of Professional Studies

Online

Economic Policy

This tuition-free course examines how governments apply fiscal, monetary and regulatory tools to shape growth, stability and equity. It analyses policy impacts within global systems, addressing issues such as inequality, sustainability and competitiveness.

Master Part-time Online

2 months$18/full

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marketing Communications

Be part of the merging sectors of marketing and communication by cultivating your future as a professional. The Marketing Communications program at University of Melbourne arms you with disciplinary-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise that gives you the adaptive capabilities to thrive in this ever-changing profession.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$35,308/yr

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Gawler, Australia

Economics and Resource Policy - Economic Analysis

This Economics and Resource Policy - Economic Analysis course from Adelaide University develops strong quantitative skills and explores real-world issues.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$37,620/yr

Queensland University of Technology4,2(22)

Brisbane, Australia +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Communication for Engineering

Communication for Engineering at Queensland University of Technology helps you meet the English language requirements to enter one of several QUT postgraduate engineering courses.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

½ year$16,432/full

Monash University4,2(126)

Clayton, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Development and Environment

The International Development and Environment program at Monash University will introduce you to comparative perspectives on the theory and practice of international development, and frameworks for understanding the environmental impacts of development and for working towards sustainability.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$39,278/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

The University of Western Australia4,3(57)

Perth, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Master of International Relations

This Master of International Relations course from The University of Western Australia offers you the opportunity to gain deep expertise in international relations, with particular focus on the dynamic Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$29,764/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics

In the Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics programme at The University of Sydney you will learn core concepts of language and culture, and gain skills in applying them in areas ranging from marketing to education, teaching English to speakers of other languages, community relations, media, medicine, and business

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$36,971/yr

Deakin University 4,3(27)

Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Politics and Policy

Focus on the development, implementation and politics of public policy with a Master of Politics and Policy at Deakin University.

Master Full-time +2 Online

1 year$29,116/yr