Study Master of Social Science (Global, Urban and Social Studies) at RMIT University in Australia, College of Design and Social Context

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This research degree develops advanced research principles, methods and mastery of a body of knowledge in the social sciences by completing a thesis or research project. Your challenge will be not just to generate new knowledge but also to investigate how this knowledge can inform action. Individually supervised research programs are available in three key areas: the social, the urban and the global.Through the program you’ll experience and nurture industry partnerships and collaborate with other researchers while gaining creative, technical and communication skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts.This program will provide you with a foundation for further studies at PhD level and for employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate environments.

Which department am I in?

College of Design and Social Context

CRICOS

079693B

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$34,560.00 (US$ 22,776) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Melbourne City Campus

124 La Trobe Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.English language requirementsTo study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.