Graduate Diploma of Policy and Applied Social Research

This program of study develops your skills in applied social research and the analysis of policy in social context. The core units, provided through the Department of Sociology, focus on designing and conducting applied research, on the evaluation process, and on understanding and analysing policy in the fields of social policy, environmental policy and human services.

Key Features

• Offers an interdisciplinary focus with opportunities to study in diverse disciplines including politics, human geography, anthropology. comparative social policy and the politics of climate change
• Equips you with policy and social research skills that are widely sought after in the government, non-government and private sectors
• A flexible degree structure allows students to develop study plans tailored to their personal interests, by undertaking a range of units from related disciplines
• Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will allow students to progress into the Master of Policy and Applied Social Research. Full credit will be given for units already completed

Suitable for

The program is intended for those who are employed or who seek employment in community-based and non-government service organisations (NGOs), policy agencies in government, local government, trade unions, marketing and social research; and private consultancy. It is also suitable for anyone wanting to study social research at an advanced (or postgraduate) level.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00