Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy - Social Research Methods in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,801.03)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Social Research Methods specialization provides students with analytical tools and methodologies to examine diverse social science data and address research inquiries. Learners acquire skills to formulate theory-based social research questions and select suitable study frameworks. The program also emphasizes recognizing, analyzing, and communicating research outcomes effectively to broader audiences.
Career Prospects
This specialization enhances professional growth by delivering valuable methodological competencies for conducting social science investigations across public and private sectors. Additionally, it establishes essential groundwork for pursuing doctoral studies.
Educational Objectives
Assess statistical social research applications in academic, governmental, and corporate settings with critical perspective
Develop research queries and implement appropriate analytical methods to investigate formulated questions
Effectively communicate and explain multivariate statistical research findings
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 OR 7
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 OR 7.
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
Graduate Records Examination GRE General test completed no more than 5 years before the time of application with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 40 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760