School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Gain employment in a wide variety of fields dealing in event and festival management.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Applied-Events-Management/
In this course, you'll expand your career prospects and add to your qualification by learning an Asian language. Depending on your previous studies, you can learn at a beginner or advanced level.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Graduate-Certificate-in-Asian-Languages/
Would you like to expand your career prospects and get an in-depth understanding of another culture? In this course, you'll learn about the literature, media, religion, history, politics, economics, sociology and anthropology of Indonesia or Japan.
Add to your qualification and boost your career prospects as you learn a language and explore a variety of issues in the Asian region. You can include units in Education, History, Public Policy, Science and Technology Policy, International Business and Environmental Science.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Asian-Studies/
Tap into the exciting possibilities of our shared future with countries in Asia. This course will help you to understand the literature, media, religion, history, politics, economies, sociology and anthropology of countries in the Asian region.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Asian-Studies/
Would you like to expand your career prospects and get an in-depth understanding of another culture? In this course, you will travel to Indonesia or Japan to study for two semesters as part of your four-year degree.
In this course, you'll explore the issues of local and global sustainable development in the Asian region. You'll get an in-depth understanding of how sustainability is affected by government, economic circumstances and civil society.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Asian-Sustainable-Development/
In this course, you'll learn about the issues of global and local sustainable development in Asia. You'll explore how wealth can be created in ways that use fewer natural resources and minimise environmental impact while making a positive contribution to communities.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Asian-Sustainable-Development/
In this course, you'll learn about the issues of global and local sustainable development in Asia. You'll explore how wealth can be created in ways that use fewer natural resources and minimise environmental impact while making a positive contribution to communities.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Asian-Sustainable-Development/
Do you want to help society adapt to environmental and economic challenges for the 21st century? This course will equip you with the knowledge to play a leading role in helping organisations, communities and nations manage and adapt to climate change.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Climate-Change-Management/
In this course, you'll discover how to help improve the lives of community members. You'll learn how to work with a range of groups, including people with disabilities, young people, children and families, migrants, indigenous people, and unemployed or homeless people.
In this course, you'll learn about how and where community development occurs, social research methods and the effects of social policy forces. You'll explore a community development issue in depth, guided by academics who care about helping you along your new path.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Community-Development/
In this course, you'll learn about how and where community development occurs, social research methods and the effects of social policy forces. You'll explore a community development issue in depth, guided by academics who care about helping you along your new path.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Community-Development/
In this course, you'll develop new skills in community planning, research methods and program evaluation. As part of your studies, you'll complete a community-based research project or get hands-on experience with a placement in a community organisation.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Community-Development/
Unleash your creativity and enhance your employment prospects in the arts. Depending on where your particular passion lies, you can focus on your choice of creative writing or theatre and drama studies.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Graduate-Certificate-in-Creative-Arts/
Unleash your creativity and enhance your employment prospects in the arts! Depending on where your particular passion lies, you can focus on your choice of creative writing or theatre and drama studies.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Graduate-Diploma-in-Creative-Arts/
In this flexible course, you'll learn about globalisation, and economic and social development. You can combine a range of units to boost your career prospects and build on your existing qualifications and experience.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Development-Studies/
In this course, you'll explore the policies, issues and processes of ecologically sustainable development. You'll learn about climate change, protecting the environment, our use of scarce resources and the importance of fair economic growth to benefit communities around the world.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Ecological-Sustainable-Development/
Would you like to make a real difference to future generations? In this course you'll focus on education as you explore energy, water use, waste, sustainable production and consumption, biodiversity, corporate responsibility, equity and social justice and redefining the meaning of progress.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Education-for-Sustainability/
This new major is perfect for anyone who has a passion for creative expression. You will be taught by award-winning published authors in many different forms of reading and writing. You will graduate, confident in methods of analysis and argument, fluent and creative in expression, and confident in your ability to take on critical and creative work.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/English-and-Creative-Writing/
This course explores questions of ethics both in the sphere of individual professional conduct and the wider realm of social concern with respect to business, health care, new technologies and the environment.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Graduate-Certificate-in-Ethics/
In this course, you'll explore a wide range of arts disciplines. You'll learn the communication and critical thinking skills you need to work in a variety of roles, including social worker, overseas aid worker, policy advisor, counsellor or training and development manager.
In this course, you'll explore how globalisation is changing governance on an international and domestic level and whether this is improving or threatening our public and private lives.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Globalisation-and-Governance/
In this course, you'll delve into the past and learn how to analyse ideas and theories about human activity. You'll sharpen your critical thinking skills and expand your understanding of how the world has come to be the way it is.
Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable global community? With this new course you will learn about international aid, development and project management. You'll gain the skills you need to lead change for a better world.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/International-Aid-and-Development/
You'll learn how local government needs to work with community groups and businesses on sustainability, community development, planning and regional development issues. You can focus on the theory, or explore the practical side of local government with a work experience placement.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Local-Governance/
If you'd like to build on your previous theological study by exploring some aspects in greater detail, this course will help you to develop the professional qualifications and skills you need.
Learn more about yourself, and the world, as you develop analytical and interpretive skills. In this course, you'll examine some of life's big questions and explore a broad approach to philosophy that connects with other disciplines.
Learn more about yourself, and the world, as you explore fundamental philosophical issues and the ethics of professional conduct in business, healthcare, new technology and the environment. If you're a qualified teacher, this course will provide you with a specialist philosophy teaching qualification.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Graduate-Certificate-in-Philosophy/
In this course, you can choose to specialise in Development Studies, Public Policy or Social Research and Evaluation to gain a qualification that will take you half-way to completing your Masters.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Policy-Studies/
Could you be a future prime minister? In this course, you'll develop valuable analytical skills. You'll learn how to use information from a range of sources to develop your arguments, and express your ideas in a convincing way.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Politics-and-International-Studies/
In this course, you'll learn how to be an effective manager and leader in the public and private sectors. You'll also have the chance to apply for a scholarship to study for one semester at the City University of Hong Kong!
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Public-Policy-and-Management/
In this course, you'll explore the theory and the practice of public policy and the administration of policy. You'll focus on economics, public policy and public administration, and you don't need to have completed previous study in these areas.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Public-Policy/
This course offers a unique qualification in Security Studies. You'll explore global security issues and threats, and gain the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a range of exciting career opportunities in the public and private sector.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Security-Studies/
In this course, you'll explore the nature of security and terrorism from military, legal, political, economic, psychological and sociological perspectives. You'll learn new critical thinking and communication skills to prepare you for a range careers in this growing industry.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Security-Terrorism-and-Counterterrorism/
Sociology helps us to understand the connections between what happens on interpersonal and global levels. In this course, you'll study a range of interrelationships, from close interpersonal interactions to transformations in global economic, political and social systems.
In this course, you'll learn to become a leader in the environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of sustainability and have the chance to make a real difference in the world.
Become an expert in policy formulation in one of these areas of specialisation - Development Studies, Ecologically Sustainable Development, Education for Sustainability, Environmental Ethics, Local Governance, Public Policy, Social Research and Evaluation and Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Sustainability/
In this course, you can choose from the following areas of specialisation - Advanced Sustainability, Development Studies, Ecologically Sustainable Development, Education for Sustainability, Environmental Ethics, Local Governance, Public Policy, Social Research and Evaluation and Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Sustainability/
In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to effectively manage both people and ecosystems to solve a range of complex problems relating to sustainability and climate change.
In this course, you'll explore sustainability and climate change issues including population growth, resource use, eco-philosophy and how to alleviate poverty. You'll also have the chance to get hands-on experience with organisations that are developing solutions to real-life sustainability issues.
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning is designed to meet the needs of students from a range of disciplines who wish to pursue careers in urban and regional planning or related policy areas involving urban and regional sustainability.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Master-of-Arts-in-Sustainable-Urban-and-Regional-Planning/
Is the stage your great passion; do you love to act or perform? A Theatre and Drama major will provide you with the practice-based knowledge and skills to pursue your passion with creative vision and professional discipline. You can focus on specialising in acting, production, lighting, stage management or design.
In this three-year course, you'll explore history, literature, social sciences and philosophy to gain an in-depth understanding of how the Christian tradition has developed, and its meaning and value today.
This course builds on the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theology with a fourth year of study which allows you to qualify for ministry. If you complete this course and meet Church requirements, you can be eligible for ordination in the Anglican Church of Australia and the Uniting Church of Australia.
Do you love to travel? Build on your passion with an in-depth understanding of tourists and the tourism industry. Discover how tourism can be 'green', and compatible with the social, economic and environmental aspirations of communities around the world.
Are you passionate about travel? In this course, you'll learn about sustainable tourism, indigenous and cultural tourism, and the nature of tourism in Australia, Asia and other regions of the globe.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Tourism/
