495 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

The Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy degree from University of New South Wales provides advanced interdisciplinary study into the political, military, diplomatic and higher level management aspects of issues where cyber security, strategy and diplomacy interact.  

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.

The Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) program from Charles Darwin University provides you with a unique opportunity to work in an organisation and gain valuable professional experience while also gaining an MPA qualification.

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.

Gain the geospatial data skills to advance your career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography or environmental science with the Geographic Information Science program offered at the University of Queensland.  

The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies program at the Australian National University includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options* for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars with leading global experts on the Middle East and Central Asia.  

The Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (Advanced) program at the Australian National University includes intensive options for busy professionals, and online options* for those based remotely, alongside traditional face-to-face seminars, culminating in an original research thesis where you work on- on-one with a leading global expert on the Middle East and Central Asia.

The Master of Information and Communication Technologies (Research) at Swinburne University of Technology offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Their chosen discipline may include, for example, computer science or telecommunications.

This Applied Econometrics program at Monash University gives you an advanced understanding of the analytical and technical skills needed to apply econometric thinking to a number of business challenges

The International Development Practice program at Monash University gives students the experience, tools and connections to help shape and lead meaningful transformation.

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. 

The Social Research program at the Australian National University will give you the skills and experience to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes.   

The Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will give you the practical and analytic skills you need to make a difference, and also the theory to assess your impact. 

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.   

The rigorous training of the Master in Economic Policy from Australian National University will attracts outstanding students to the University.   

The Master of Art Therapy offered by Western Sydney University is a clinical training program that shows you how to use visual art media within a therapeutic relationship to help people in distress. You will emerge with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to work as an art therapist in a wide variety of contexts.

The Professional Psychology program at Western Sydney University gives you a fifth year of training under the 'five plus one' model. You’ll emerge with an APAC-accredited qualification and 50 per cent of the requirements towards registration as a general psychologist.

The Professional Psychology program at Monash University prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist.

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

The Political violence and counter-terrorism program at Monash University is defined by the big questions shaping our world – from global justice to war, peace, social movements and interstate relations.