Master of Applied Social Research

Course code: 3098 + Course abbreviation: MAppSocRes + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course provides training in the theoretical, analytical and practical skills involved in social research. It is specifically designed for those people who will design, conduct and evaluate diverse social research projects. It is also intended to extend the skills of policy administrators who analyse research reports, formulate commissioned research projects and work together with staff researchers and/or outside consultants.

Minimum pass grade

To graduate with the Masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall.

Course structure

Students undertake units to the value of 48 points at level 4 and 24 points at level 5 to complete a total of 72 points. All units are worth 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Level 4 units

SYM4005 Qualitative research strategies
SYM4015 Secondary analysis of official statistics
SYM4025 Survey research
SYM4055 Application of computer techniques
Or an approved 12-point, level 4 elective chosen from the faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, or Information Technology

Level 5 units

SYM5045 Applied statistics
SYM5065 Issues in public policy
SYM5075 Applied social research project (24 points)
SYM5085 Research practicum
Or an approved 12-point, level 5 elective chosen from the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, or Information Technology

Exit points

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate of Arts, or after successful completion of 48 points, including the core level 4 units listed below, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Research.

Course coordinator

Dr Kirsten McLean

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