Master of Arts (Social Sciences)

Interested in advancing your knowledge in the area of social sciences? The Master of Arts (Social Sciences) will teach you how to develop strategies to find solutions to a range of social issues at the local, national and international levels.

Through a combination of course work and a major project or dissertation in an area of interest, you will gain valuable skills in problem solving, creative and critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness and research.

Career opportunities

As well as giving you the skills to advance you in an established career, this Master’s degree will prepare you to work in fields such as teaching, archives, library work, and aid and community projects. You will also be equipped to work in the government and public service sectors as well as in community organisations as a community development worker, counsellor, welfare advocate and support worker.

Other majors

Other majors for the Master of Arts are: Anthropology, Applied Media, Communication and Media Studies, Corporate Communication, Creative Media, Editing and Publishing, English Literature, History, International Relations, Journalism, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.