Studying Demography in Australia

The Australian Population Association not only supports demography learning and teaching – it's made up of those involved in this each day!

Studying Demography at the Undergraduate Level

There are currently no dedicated undergraduate degrees for Demography in Australia. However, there are many ways to be exposed to Demography, Population Studies, Population Geography and a range of related topics. The following webpage provides links and information for potential courses of interest at the undergraduate level. Many undergraduate courses have access to subjects in demography, migration, and population geography through dedicated demography or geography majors, minors, and electives.

Creating Knowledge Through Research Degrees

Wherever there is demographic research happening at Australian universities, there are opportunities for supervision in a Masters by Research or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The following page provides information and links to universities with Demography researchers who are also eligible HDR supervisors.

Other Ways of Studying Demography

Along with formal qualifications, there are a number of ways to develop professional skills in demographic analysis.