This program quickly and effectively equips PhD students in the social sciences with the research skills required to produce internationally competitive research. Students gain a strong foundation in the range of research methods used in the social sciences, and can select a structured set of courses individually tailored to research needs. Students may concentrate on either qualitative or quantitative research methods to advanced levels, or may choose to examine a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The program covers a broad range of methods and pursues research methods to advanced levels. This is of particular benefit to PhD students wishing to take advantage of concurrent enrolment and to individuals employed in jobs requiring real skills in research methods and formal qualifications.

International students can only undertake this program as concurrent enrolment if enrolled in a PhD program.