AUT - Master of Arts in Social Sciences
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Master of Arts in Social Sciences
This qualification is designed to extend educational opportunities for graduates from social science disciplines. The range of options creates a very flexible course of study, with a strong research emphasis, focused on social research and the analysis of social policy in the broadest sense, from organisational through to international levels.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
This major fulfils a growing need for graduates who are able to apply a multidisciplinary approach and strong research skills to a wide range of policy issues at organisational, local body, national and international levels. In the first year, students will complete a minimum of two research methods papers, a multidisciplinary theoretical paper, reading papers and/or electives that relate to their specific area of interest.Core Papers (60 points):
- 288510 Advanced Social Theory
- 288600 Policy Research and Evaluation
- 108006 Reading Paper
- 289701 Special Topic in the Social Sciences
- 288501 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
- 288502 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
- 289702 Social Research Design and Analysis
Elective Papers (45 points):
Please discuss your options with the programme leader.
AND EITHER:
109600 MA Dissertation
108005 Site Based Research Project
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will be especially well placed for positions as:
- Social researchers
- Policy developers
- Market researchers
- Teachers
Successful completion of the programme will enable students to apply for doctoral study, and they will be well placed for academic careers both in New Zealand and internationally.