Social science programs in Australia

39 universities in Australia offer 1,087 social science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 27,892 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 24,855 USD and 32,945 USD.

Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Social science in Australia by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 419 21,851 USD 31,024 USD 35,082 USD
Master's 426 24,855 USD 27,892 USD 32,945 USD
PhD 24 25,700 USD 27,539 USD 32,506 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Australia

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Education University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney — 24,300 USD
Master in Education Monash University, Peninsula Master's 27,539 USD
Bachelor in Laws and Global Studies Monash University, Clayton Bachelor's 34,388 USD
Bachelor in Laws and Computer Science Monash University, Clayton Bachelor's 34,953 USD
Bachelor in Theology (Online) University of Divinity Bachelor's 31,538 USD
Master in Theological Studies (Part-time, Online) University of Divinity Master's 24,420 USD
Divinity University of Divinity — 20,304 USD
Master in Bioethics University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Master's 21,194 USD
Bachelor in Education Monash University, Peninsula Bachelor's 27,750 USD
Bachelor in Humanitarian Aid and Development Charles Darwin University, Darwin Bachelor's 17,885 USD
Bachelor in Ancient History Macquarie University Bachelor's 25,279 USD
Certificate of Public Policy Monash University, Caulfield — —
Master in Education Avondale University Master's 19,235 USD
Bachelor in Archaeology University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Bachelor's 24,117 USD
Master in Anthropology Australian National University Master's 32,606 USD
Bachelor in Laws and Science Monash University, Clayton Bachelor's 35,588 USD
Bachelor in Educational Studies Charles Darwin University, Darwin Bachelor's 18,862 USD
Graduate Diploma of Inclusive and Special Education Macquarie University — 23,867 USD
Bachelor in International Relations (With Year in Asia) Australian National University Bachelor's 53,110 USD
Bachelor in Sociology University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Bachelor's 21,486 USD
Master in Public and International Law University of Melbourne Master's 32,945 USD
Master in Arts Studies in Art History University of Adelaide Master's 27,892 USD
Master in Applied Econometrics Monash University, Caulfield Master's 37,424 USD
Master in Professional Accounting and Business Law Monash University, Caulfield Master's 37,424 USD

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Specializations within social science

Education 366 Law 218 Communication 56 Criminology 51 Humanities and Social Sciences 49 Social Work 48 Theology 40 History 15 General 14 International Development 13

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