The course is intended to develop your capabilities in applied social research and policy development. It enables you to build conceptual understanding and practical skills across a range of areas, including qualitative and basic quantitative social research methods and research design, evaluation, and reflective as well as critical social analysis of contemporary policy issues, social policy and the policy process.
Career Outcomes
This course is beneficial for those employed or who want employment in community-based and non-government service organisations; policy agencies in government; trade unions; local government; marketing and social research; and private consultancy. Many current students already work in social research jobs for government, the private sector and community organisations.
This course is also beneficial for those wishing to embark on careers in social research, policy analysis and planning, social and community services, human services, public opinion, teaching in the field of social science or developing themselves as activists and advocates in fields concerned with social justice and social policy, and journalism.
Eligibility
This course requires postgraduate entry. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
International students require an IELTS of 6.5.
How to Apply
This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Macquarie University before they can enrol in units through OUA.
Students will need to submit an application form by mail with originals or certified copies and evidence of their previous degrees and academic transcripts.
Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Applied Social Research are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.
Please complete the application form below.
Macquarie_Postgraduate_Application_Form
(PDF, 438 KB)
Applications should be mailed to:
OUA Program Manager
Centre for Open Education
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Award Requirements
To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Applied Social Research students must complete four units.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
Applicants should contact the course coordinator for information about Credit policies at Macquarie University.
Related Courses
This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.
