詹姆斯·库克大学（JCU）拥有1.5年的全日制（或兼读制）社会科学硕士学位，主修亚太地区治理与发展，为您提供发展当前职业所需的知识和实践技能。而且，如果您准备好脱离当前的工作，那么当您申请澳大利亚或国际政府，公司或非营利组织时，您的JCU资格将得到认可和重视。您将了解与当今的社会和政策制定挑战高度相关的问题，并准备在社区或研究角色中发挥作用。
Prepare yourself to tackle the complex contemporary issues of social policy, governance, cultural heritage, and resource management.During this 1.5 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) master's course, JCU postgraduate social science students study a combination of core subjects and specialist electives, deepening their knowledge in their selected major. All major streams include a research thesis.<br><br>The Master of Social Science focusses on equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills to work towards solving complex contemporary issues of social policy, governance, cultural heritage, and resource management. JCU students benefit from a unique learning environment, dedicated to the advancement of Asia-Pacific and Tropical societies.<br><br>A JCU Master of Social Science equips students with the knowledge, skills and strategies that provide the key proficiencies for a broad range of occupations. Postgraduate students have the advanced capability to identify complex problems and pose creative solutions to social and environmental challenges facing societies around the world.<br><br>The skills gained from a JCU Master of Social Science are sought by organisations such as government agencies, the education sector, industry and commerce, and indigenous organisations.<br><br>Job opportunities include:<br><br>Public health services policy analysis and development<br>Research roles that involve analysis and critical evaluation of social systems, institutions, structures and practices<br>Advocacy for diverse social sciences-related programs