42 Master's in Sociology in Oceania

If you are looking to pursue a career in not-for-profit or government aid contributing to social change and development and have the desire and passion to work in the professional service of others, then the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development from University of Newcastle will provide you with the foundational knowledge to begin that journey.

Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This Social Work - Professional Qualifying course from Southern Cross University enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner.

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.

Flexible Double Masters from Australian National University  gives students the ability to create a powerful two-year program of study through the combination of two ANU masters degrees.

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.

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 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 Sociology programme at the University of Otago explores how social forces shape identities and global change. This flexible degree is available for full-time study on campus, offering students a deep dive into power dynamics and social justice. Gain the critical tools needed to understand and influence the modern world.

Arts and Social Sciences (Combined) from University of New South Wales deepens your existing knowledge, as you learn advanced skills in analytical thinking and research.

The Master of Social Change and Development programme from University of Newcastle will teach you how to undertake projects in collaboration with community members.

The Social Research (Advanced) program at the Australian National University will equip you with the practical skills to conduct, commission and evaluate research in the social sciences, and give you the opportunity to extend your skills in advanced research methods, and/or apply your skills to real-world policy and societal issues.  

This specialist Social Work (Professional Qualifying) MSW course from James Cook University is designed to give you valuable opportunities to network and gain practical professional experience in social welfare agencies, both in Australia and overseas. 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts programme is offered by Massey University. Go beyond your bachelor’s degree and delve deep into a subject that interests you.

The Arts - Sociology at Massey University can build on your undergraduate study and complete advanced research of an aspect of sociology that interests you.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Social Anthropology at Massey University you’ll have skills that will be useful in almost every career path, all over the world.

Build on your undergraduate interests with Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology

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.

This Disability and Inclusion program from Deakin University is deeply connected to people with disability, the disability industry, the organisations that work within it and the communities they serve.

The Sociology course at the University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.

The Sociology programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate training through taught and research pathways. This M.A. degree provides flexible study modes, including full-time and part-time options, allowing students to engage in deep social analysis and independent scholarship within a public university setting.