Master of Social Research Methods-108327B

Master of Social Research Methods

Australian National University (ANU)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:108327B
Course TypeCourse Type:Masters Degree (Coursework)
GovernmentGovernment
Large-scaleLarge-scale
Member of Australia's Group of Eight (G8)Member of Australia's Group of Eight (G8)
Accredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAccredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAustralia Rank 4Australia Rank 4World Rank 32World Rank 32
Australian National University (ANU)
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee53,110 AUD
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  • Course Duration1.0 Year (52 weeks)
  • Last Updated02-12-2025
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Introduction
In a world increasingly reliant on data (big and small), a Master of Social Research Methods from the ANU will give you the skills and experience to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes. A Master of Social Research Methods from the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods will equip you with the practical skills to conduct, commission and evaluate research in the social sciences, and give you the opportunity to extend your skills in advanced research methods, and/or apply your skills to real-world policy and societal issues.The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.The solid grounding in research methods at the heart of the Master of Social Research Methods will open up a range of research career options within government, research organisations and in the private sector.Master of Social Research Methods may be completed on campus, with many courses also being available online. Student visa holders (subclass 500) cannot study more than one-third of this program online.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2024/program/MSRM
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2026
  • Start Date02-23
  • Start Date07-27

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IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5