Overview

The Arts - Population and Migration Studies course from Adelaide University is interdisciplinary, exploring global and Australian population dynamics and migration. You’ll tackle big questions in the field. Why do people choose to live in the city? How does migration change the culture of a country? What are the social impacts of overpopulation?

Through data analysis, policy examination and case studies, you’ll learn to lead effective policy change and make informed planning decisions. Learn to think critically so you can understand and interpret population and migration shifts with nuance, grasping the many complexities, realities and implications. You’ll study not just numbers, but real stories – building applied quantitative and qualitative research skills. Get hands-on with practical case studies and field trips, learning to collect, analyse and present real data. These practical, in-demand skills will prepare you for careers in government, demography, immigration, social services, education, healthcare, NGOs and urban and regional development.

Career opportunities:

Studying at Adelaide University will prepare you for diverse and impactful careers in the field. You could be a city council advisor, proposing essential ‘third spaces’ in urban landscapes. You might analyse demographic data for international bodies like the United Nations or World Health Organization. Perhaps you’ll help refugees and displaced communities reclaim their futures.

You could also be a:

Demographer
Immigration policy analyst
Social services coordinator
Aged care coordinator
Urban planner
Housing policy analyst
Social impact assessor
Census data analyst
Social entrepreneur
Migration futurist
Healthcare policy analyst
Immigration consultant
Community development officer.

In Australia, you could secure prestigious positions at the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Centre for Population, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Regional Development Australia, Red Cross, the Australian Migrant Resource Centre and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Trends and Challenges
Migration and (Im)mobility
Demographic Data and Techniques
Migration and Development
Urban and Rural Futures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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