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Master of Public Policy: Social Research Methods Specialisation

Postgraduate | ANU-SRM-MAS | 2022

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Develop the skills to execute sound research

Gain skills to improve the policy-making process through research methods. Investigate how people act by developing theory-backed research questions. Launch a social research career in public or private sectors or build a foundation to start a PhD.  

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100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Total subjects
16

Price from
$66,000
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Public Policy: Social Research Methods Specialisation

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Career opportunities

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world. We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life. The Social Research Methods specialisation will advance your career by providing much sought methodological skills to carry out social science research in both the government and private employment sectors. It also provides a solid foundation for undertaking PhD research.

Career outlook

Policy Analysts:
$86K to $111K
Policy and Planning Managers:
Over $111K
Social Professionals:
$86K to $111K

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