Top Social Studies Universities & Colleges in Australia in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#24/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Australian National University, Canberra

7.8(Based on 12 User Reviews)Australian Capital Territory , Australia35%Acceptance Rate
M.S Criminology, Justice and Regulation (Advanced)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$46,711/Yr)$33.6K/Yr
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#25/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Melbourne, Melbourne

8.7(Based on 59 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
LLM Criminology
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$43,498/Yr)$31.3K/Yr
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#27/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of New South Wales, Sydney

8.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia60%Acceptance Rate
MA Arts and Social Science
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7PTE65
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Tuition:  
(A$52,205/Yr)$37.6K/Yr
Living
(A$1,335/Yr)$961.2/Yr
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#30/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

The University of Sydney, Sydney

6.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia30%Acceptance Rate
MS Agriculture and Environment
Course duration:
18 months
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$55,056/Yr)$39.6K/Yr
Living
(A$11,760/Yr)$8.5K/Yr
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#38/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Monash University, Melbourne

5.5(Based on 45 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
LLM Criminal Law and Forensics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$56,267/Yr)$40.5K/Yr
Living
(A$15,840/Yr)$11.4K/Yr
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#39/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

The University of Queensland, Brisbane

7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
BA Criminology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$45,792/Yr)$33K/Yr
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#104/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

6.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia77%Acceptance Rate
Bachelor Justice
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$34,275/Yr)$24.7K/Yr
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#110/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Technology Sydney, Sydney

6.0(Based on 25 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia19%Acceptance Rate
MA Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management (Extension)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$42,010/Yr)$30.2K/Yr
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#114/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Western Australia, Perth

8.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)Western Australia, Australia38%Acceptance Rate
MSW
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS7PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$39,300/Yr)$28.3K/Yr
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#119/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Macquarie University, Sydney

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia54%Acceptance Rate
Master of Cyber Security Analysis/Master of Public and Social Policy
Course duration:
2 years
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Tuition:  
(A$43,212/Yr)$31.1K/Yr
Living
(A$26,400/Yr)$19K/Yr
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#121/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Adelaide, Adelaide

10.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
BA Sociology
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$47,233/Yr)$34K/Yr
Living
(A$19,440/Yr)$14K/Yr
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#122/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

RMIT University, Melbourne

7.0(Based on 35 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia22%Acceptance Rate
MA Justice and Criminology
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$37,680/Yr)$27.1K/Yr
Living
(A$28,800/Yr)$20.7K/Yr
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#124/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Griffith University, Brisbane

7.7(Based on 9 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia
LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4
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Tuition:  
(A$37,667/Yr)$27.1K/Yr
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#133/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Deakin University, Geelong

7.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL94PTE65
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Tuition:  
(A$36,520/Yr)$26.3K/Yr
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#144/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Curtin University, Perth

6.8(Based on 9 User Reviews)Western Australia, Australia50%Acceptance Rate
MPhil Surveying and Mapping
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL4PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$39,079/Yr)$28.1K/Yr
Living
(A$14,560/Yr)$10.5K/Yr
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#149/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Newcastle, Newcastle

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia87%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Special and Inclusive Education
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$13,527/Yr)$9.7K/Yr
Living
(A$11,158/Yr)$8K/Yr
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#151/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of Wollongong, Wollongong

6.5(Based on 7 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia
B.Soc.Sc Human Geography
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(A$31,944/Yr)$23K/Yr
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#161/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

La Trobe University, Melbourne

6.0(Based on 15 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia
M.A Humanities and Social Sciences
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$38,160/Yr)$27.5K/Yr
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#164/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

University of South Australia, Adelaide

6.8(Based on 9 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia65%Acceptance Rate
BSocSc Human Services
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$36,230/Yr)$26.1K/Yr
Living
(A$8,970/Yr)$6.5K/Yr
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#191/442 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Social Studies)

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne

8.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
BA Criminology and Social Change
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL64PTE50
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Tuition:  
(A$34,057/Yr)$24.5K/Yr
Living
(A$1,000/Yr)$720/Yr
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