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Master of Arts & Social Sciences (Combined)

Masters.
UNSW Sydney

79

in world overall ranking*

12

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Arts & Social Sciences (Combined) at UNSW lets you combine advanced study across arts, humanities and social sciences. You can tailor the degree by selecting subjects from different disciplinary areas to build depth and breadth for professional or personal goals. The program is delivered on campus and is designed to strengthen critical analysis, research-informed thinking and communication at master’s level in arts and social sciences. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that value advanced analysis, research and communication across public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Typical pathways include policy and program roles, research and evaluation, communications and stakeholder engagement, cultural and community organisations, and further postgraduate study. This combined master’s degree supports careers requiring interdisciplinary capability in arts and social sciences. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon International:

A$48,000 per year
Total degree: A$101,000

tick icon Local:

Total degree: A$67,500

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Term 1 & 3

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Kensington

tick icon Course Code

8224

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTERNATIONAL SCIENTIA COURSEWORK SCHOLARSHIP (PUCA1025)

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconUNSW GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to A$7,500

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