495 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

The Educational and Developmental Psychology program at Monash University focuses on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime. They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor.  

The Master of International Economics and Finance is offered at the University of Queensland. 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. 

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.  

Gain skills in theoretical and empirical analysis to better understand global issues, current responses and how they can be improved with the Master of Arts in International Relations from Deakin University.   

The Master of Governance and Public Policy is offered at the University of Queensland. Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy. 

The world of media and communication is changing at breakneck speed. Get one step ahead of the change with Master of Media and Communication at Swinburne University of Technology.

The Child, Youth and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Queensland is a qualifying specialisation – students from a non-counselling background can study this postgraduate counselling degree. Graduates of this specialisation meet the educational requirements for entry into the counselling profession. 

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

The Social Work - Qualifying course at the Queensland University of Technology provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Take the next step to become a registered psychologist with the Master of Professional Psychology at University of Southern Queensland. 

Upon completion of this Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology course from The University of Western Australia, you will gain specialised, highly developed skills in assessment, treatment and intervention, and research, required for accreditation and registration. 

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. 

The Master of Regulation and Governance (MREGG) at the Australian National University is a unique degree that equips students and their organisations to navigate environments where complexity, catastrophic risk, and transformative technologies are reshaping the ways in which we govern and regulate.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from The University of Western Australia is designed to give graduate students an understanding of the role of the government in economic activity, public policy and legal decision making. 

Develop a deeper understanding of how states and other political entities shape the international system, and how you can play a part in it with the International Relations program from University of Queensland.

This Executive Master of Public Policy degree at the Australian National University offers senior managers engaged in public policy within or outside government the opportunity to build skills and knowledge for governing and leading ethically in a global world. 

This Master of Public Policy programme from The University of Western Australia integrates theory and practice to enhance knowledge and practical skills that enables you to respond proactively and strategically to public, economic, and social needs.

The Master of Public Policy - ANU - U Tokyo at the Australian National University provides the unique opportunity to articulate with the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo to complete a double degree. These degrees draw on strong research and collaboration connections between the two institutions. 

The Master of Public Health / Master of Social Change and Development at University of Newcastle offers a comprehensive learning experience. You will gain the skills to navigate and influence the global and population health landscapes.

In the Social Justice (Development Studies) programme from The University of Sydney you will address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.