Master of Social Research Methods

Course description, features and facilities As such, a social research degree is the perfect capstone to any undergraduate degree, or the ideal complement to any professional working across fields that use information about people. Some research applications include: how to change unhealthy behaviours; why some groups are seen as deviant; the social patterns of violence; how people are using social media; people’s feelings about immigration; the impact a new business/industry may have; how relationships have changed over time, and, of course, much more.
This course delivers highly transferrable and much sought after social research skills with a ‘hands on’ approach, giving students the skills to find information and solutions to pressing social questions. It also provides the skills needed to prepare and present much needed research findings in ways that have an impact.
Students will gain an advanced understanding of a range of research methods, as well as the skills to conduct and present research. They will obtain first-hand experience in understanding, critiquing and undertaking social research and writing up results, including crafting a research project, understanding the ethical implications, identifying sources of funding and writing funding proposals. As well as core units on methods and ethics, students can take options in cultural/ethnographic research, biostatistics, gender research, social impact assessments, Aboriginal health research, historical research, geographical information systems and much more.
The Faculty of Arts is offering new domestic and international postgraduate students enrolling in this course for 2016 beginning or mid-year entry a $2000 Technology and Travel Grant.
Back to topThis course can lead to exciting careers in a range of sectors including industry, community, government, NGO and more. It is relevant for work in all areas related to business,...