Master of Policy and Applied Social Research

Some of the options open to graduates of this degree include: social research; policy analysis and planning; careers in social and community services; human services; climate change and development; public opinion and market research; teaching in the field of social science; activism and advocacy. These may be within community-based organisations, trade unions, local government, marketing and social research organisations, private consultancies or government policy agencies.

This course has an interdisciplinary focus, so you can study diverse disciplines, including politics, human geography and anthropology.
You'll learn how to engage with statistical data in an applied manner, run focus groups, conduct surveys and analyse survey data.
You'll be equipped with skills that are widely sought after in the government, non-government and private sectors.
A flexible structure allows you to develop study plans tailored to your personal interests.
You'll have an opportunity to undertake a professional internship in social research.