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493 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

Master of Arts (Social Science)
The Research in Social Sciences programme from Flinders University equips you with a wide range of skills valued in all types of organisations and careers.
Psychology
Undertake an additional year of study to deepen your understanding of human behaviour and prepare for a career as a registered psychologist with the Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Deakin University.

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.
Graduate Certificate in Economics
By taking the Graduate Certificate in Economics programme from The University of Western Australia you gain specialised knowledge and skills in economics and apply your learnings to a variety of economic problems, such as analysing and critically evaluating economic policies and market operations.
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies program at University of Melbourne is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China.
International Business and Management
The International Business and Management program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to set up and lead global enterprises. You’ll develop a solid understanding of core business disciplines with an international focus so you can take your career around the world.
Digital Communication
Digital Communication at Queensland University of Technology is organised with an emphasis on authentic real-world learning that prepares you to creatively and effectively address a range of challenging communication scenarios.
Child, Youth and Family Therapy
Are you passionate about the wellbeing of children, young adults and families? The Child, Youth and Family Therapy certificate from the University of Southern Queensland will equip you in skills of child abuse prevention and intervention, along with relationship, family, child and youth counselling.
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 Master of Peace and Conflict Studies from University of Queensland.
Environmental and Resource Economics
The Environmental and Resource Economics program at the Australian National University provides tools of economic analysis at an advanced level and applies them to policy issues in environmental and resource management.
Communication Design
Throughout this Communication Design program from the RMIT University you will develop your skills in communication design and work across government and non-government organisations.
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology
This Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology from The University of Western Australia will acquaint you with current developments in forensic sciences of direct relevance to the application of forensic anthropology.
Counselling (Advanced Practice)
The Counselling (Advanced Practice) program from the University of Southern Queensland provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project or choose to do a smaller capstone project to further your research skills.
Graduate Certificate in Social Policy Practice
This Graduate Certificate in Social Policy Practice at The University of Western Australia will facilitate the development of specific expertise in the chosen area(s) of study and a variety of generic skills which will complement specialised or professional degrees.
Communication
The Communication program from Deakin University will boost your skillset and advance your career while learning about the rapidly expanding media and communication industry.
Economics
Invest in your career success with future-focussed study that provides you with analytical and decision-making skills sought after by employers in today’s job market with the Economics program from University of Queensland.
Social Work (Research)
Undertake further training to develop expertise relevant to your practice as a qualified social worker. Contribute to substantial and original research with this Master of Social Work (Research) from Deakin University.

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.
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.

Public Policy
The Public Policy programme at The University of Sydney will explore the opportunities and constraints stemming from political, social, economic, civil and technological factors