ISSR short courses

As one of Australia’s largest social science institutions, researchers at The University of Queensland’s Institute for Social Science Research address some of the most important issues and challenges facing the country today. ISSR’s work is broad, multi-disciplinary, and informed by the latest developments in social science theory and methods.

We deliver commercial services and expert training courses to public and private sector organisations, bridging the gap between those who work with statistics and social data, and those who need to apply them to create effective policies. 

The ISSR Social Research Methods Courses are designed for those who need to use, understand, and interpret social research data, but who may not have a background or training in qualitative or quantitative data analysis, and/or research methods. Our courses are ideal for professionals in government, non-government organisations, university staff and postgraduate students who want to learn more about methods for social analysis and translate scientific social research into public policy outcomes. 

Our courses provide participants with practical skills and content-relevant knowledge that they can immediately apply to their work, such as:

• How to construct, collate and interpret questions of social significance
• How to use social data to inform evidence-based policies and programs
• How to recognise the quality and robustness of research sources