Graduate Certificate of Social Research

In a world increasingly reliant on data (big and small), a Graduate Certificate of Social Research from the ANU will provide you with an introduction to the skills required to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes. Apply now for the Semester 1, 2025 intake! Domestic applications close on 7th February 2025.

Our scholarship programs are designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and we automatically consider applicants for some of them upon application.

Study options

This program is only available on a part-time (PT) basis.

The part time duration varies depending on how many courses are available each semester.

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Key facts

1 Year PT
Semester 1 & 2 intake
Masters degree available

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UAC Code: 830016

Career options

The solid grounding in research methods at the heart of the Graduate Certificate of Social Research will open up a range of research career options within government, research organisations and in the private sector.

Hear from our students

If you're at all interested in people then you need social research skills
Stephen Lawton , Graduate Certificate of Social Research

Fees, scholarships & apply

Tuition fees

Visit the handbook to see indicative fees and Commonwealth supported places for this degree.

Scholarships

ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.

How to apply

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