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Western Sydney University

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Master of Social Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core subjects in social theory, research methods and a research project.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
059409K
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$28,080 per year / $56,160 total

About this course

The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core subjects in social theory, research methods and a research project.

Study locations

Parramatta City

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:

  • Community Welfare

  • Health Services (including Public Health)

  • Research and Development

  • Policy development and analysis
  • Human resources
  • Cultural and heritage work
Urban Planner

Urban and Regional Planners develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Tourism Officer

Tourism Officers act as guides to travellers who want to experience the places, artefacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present, including cultural historic and natural resources.

Heritage Officer

Working within a heritage organisation, you are responsible for maintaining and caring for heritage listed buildings and other items.

Sociology

Social Professionals research and study human behaviour, society and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and verbally render spoken statements, and transcribe text.

Business Development

Their priority is to assist their companies acquire new clients and sell additional products or services to existing clients.

Human Resources

Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities within organisations.

Sales and marketing

Advertising and Marketing Professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
88.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.1%
Skill scale
81.8%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time