No. 22 in the world

We're ranked 22nd in the world for Arts and Humanities in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The Executive Master of Arts and Social Sciences is an innovative, cutting-edge program designed for those who aspire to professional leadership roles, display executive potential and who would like to combine their professional aspirations with an interest in the arts and social sciences.

This course has a strong emphasis on public policy analysis, cultural awareness and sensitivity, ethical reasoning and critical analysis which, together with a focus on problem solving, leadership, legal strategy and communication, equips you with a highly transferable and flexible skillset.

At the University of Sydney, we offer one of the world's only cross-disciplinary executive leadership master's qualifications in arts and social sciences. Take the opportunity to tailor your course by combining our comprehensive arts and social sciences curriculum with specialised coursework in other disciplines and faculties including Business, Law, Education and Science.

The Executive Master of Arts and Social Sciences opens up opportunities in leadership in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors; for example, at internationally focused firms and organisations or in government departments and other policy-making institutions.

Typical roles might include leading the design and implementation of policy, managing communication and legal strategy, leading the restructure of an organisation and redefining its culture. In short, the Executive Master of Arts and Social Sciences graduate is uniquely positioned to contribute sensitive, broad-minded leadership to any strategic decision-making role.