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Higher Degrees by Research in the School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning

RMIT promotes research that responds to the needs of our time, and is engaged with the broader community.

The School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning offers Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy programs in the social sciences in areas of research strength, which include:

  • Applied criminology and human rights
  • Community, welfare and youth services
  • Environment and community sustainability
  • Housing, urban policy and urban liveability
  • International development
  • International studies, globalisation and global cities
  • Language education and development
  • Planning and regional development
  • Social policy, practice and evaluation
  • Sustainable built environments and life-cycle assessment
  • Work, gender and inequality

Programs and courses

Postgraduate by research

More information and advice

For advice on research areas and prospective supervisors, please contact the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator Professor Pavla Miller.

For administrative matters please email the School Research Office or call +61 3 9925 3590