495 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

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.

Contribute to evidence-based healthcare research outcomes with this Science (Psychology) degree from RMIT University.

The English Studies program at The University of Sydney delves into contemporary critical theory, the enduring significance of literature in the 21st century, and Australian literary works. It offers opportunities for critical reading, explores literary history, and examines English as a global literature.

A combined degree of Master of Criminology - Master of Project Management from Bond University enables students interested in a career in crime prevention, justice and forensic issues to acquire expertise in the planning, implementation and management of projects and programs.

The Graduate Diploma of Business (People and Culture) at University of Southern Queensland will help you to build a career as a human resource professional both nationally and internationally.

Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) program of the Charles Darwin University provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote, and international settings.

The Master of International Law and Diplomacy at the Australian National University is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with specialised knowledge and skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.

This Communication program at University of Queensland is designed to enhance the skills of existing communication graduates and professionals. 

The Graduate Certificate of Counselling at University of Canberra is designed to introduce students to the essential knowledge and skills that will prepare them for a helping career or expand on their current understanding and practice to improve their skills for their current work situations.

Designed to build the managerial capacity of professionals across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact from The University of Western Australia provides you with evidence-based learning to manage organisations, businesses and social programmes that effectively create positive social change.

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.

At Philosophy from University of New England you will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

Learn how the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Nations operate in our global community, and acquire knowledge of key developments within international relations. The International Relations program at University of Melbourne engages with theory, international governance and law, international security, international political economy and international history.

Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced) from Australian National University equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the nature of peace and conflict, the causes and experiences of violence, and the many ways in which national and international bodies can respond to those challenges. 

 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.

This Counselling and Psychotherapy course from Adelaide University will shape you into an ethically aware, research-informed and clinically effective counsellor.  

This Psychology (Clinical) course from Adelaide University is for those who wish to make a meaningful impact as a registered psychologist.  

Political Science from Australian National University provides training in political science research methods and equips students with in-depth knowledge on contemporary political affairs. 

The Creative Arts Therapy program at University of Melbourne is a unique blended learning program offering you a specialisation in either drama or dance movement therapy. You will undertake supervised industry placements in various contexts including community, health and education.

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy from The Cairnmillar Institute provides students with training in key therapeutic modalities and interventions.