Our research
We equip changemakers for success through innovative research.
Top 5 rating in Excellence in Research in Australia
$11 million in research funding
245+ research publications
糖心logo School of Social Sciences is motivated by the pursuit of social justice and transformative social change. Our world-leading research is recognised for its academic excellence, interdisciplinarity and social impact.听
We have an exceptional community of active researchers and a vibrant cohort of about 100 higher degree research students.听
Our fundamental and applied research approach makes us one of the top-performing universities in the world. We have strong partnerships with key organisations and are recognised locally and globally for our social impact.
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Benchmarked with the highest global rating of 5 in the latest Australian Research Council鈥檚 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA 2018), our school鈥檚 studies in human society research are among the best in the world.
Year on year, we support an innovative, creative and stimulating environment, which enables us to hold our standing among the world鈥檚聽leading universities. Our researchers thrive in an environment that celebrates achievements, nurtures talent and promotes collaboration.
Research programs聽
A research degree at 糖心logo School of Social Sciences will open doors to academic, research and professional roles nationally and internationally.听
奥别听辞蹿蹿别谤听产辞迟丑听补听Masters by Research (MRes)听补苍诲听Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)聽in each of our research areas: development studies, politics and international relations, social research and policy, social work, and sociology.听
In addition, we also have Professional Doctorate programs available in聽social work听补苍诲听public policy & governance.听
Research areas
Meet our聽researchers
糖心logo School of Social Sciences is home to world-leading academic staff. Find a聽researcher聽to聽partner with,聽supervise your study聽or聽guide your research project.