Independently published world rankings consistently place the University as a leader in higher education in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and around the globe. In the 2010-2011 QS World Rankings, University of Melbourne graduates were ranked Number 9 in the world for graduate employability.

For further information, please visit the University of Melbourne's reputation and rankings web page.  

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences graduates are prominent in political, cultural and academic arenas, and in business and industry in Australia and internationally. They enjoy rewarding and challenging careers in diverse fields, such as:

• Media and publishing;
• Government and non-government organisations;
• Diplomatic service;
• Corporate marketing and communications;
• Policy development;
• International relations and trade;
• Arts management;
• Education and language services.

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High-profile employers actively recruit our graduates, who stand out for their problem-solving and communication skills, capacity for independent critical thought, creative thinking and leadership potential. Read profiles of our graduates.

The Graduate School provides a range of enrichment and career development opportunities outside the classroom, including internship placements. We offer students direct access to up to date career opportunities and industry information through an exclusive careers portal and regular guest seminars. The University of Melbourne's Careers and Employment unit offers a range of services related to finding work.

For general information regarding career outcomes please visit the graduate careers information web page.

The Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) website provides useful information about career prospects, salaries, and job search tips. GCA is an Australian authority on graduate employment issues in Australia and works closely with the higher education sector, government and business to conduct a range of research on graduate career outcomes.

Program-specific career outcome information

Program-specific career outcome information is provided below from the links below.

• Master of Applied Linguistics
• Master of Art Curatorship
• Master of Arts and Cultural Management
• Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
• Master of Criminology
• Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
• Master of Development Studies
• Master of Global Media Communication
• Master of International Relations
• Master of Public Policy and Management
• Master of Publishing and Communications

The information provided in these tables is taken from the University of Melbourne Australian Graduate Surveys conducted in 2008-2010.