Overview

With a shifting landscape of global public health and social change and development, there is a growing need for qualified professionals with multidisciplinary skills to work in the population health, community development and policy analysis sectors of funded development projects and aid organisations.

This Master of Public Health / Master of Social Change and Development at University of Newcastle program is designed to build on students' prior learnings and aims to provide them with the knowledge and skills to lead and conduct research, plan projects, evaluate programs and policies, and critically assess global determinants of health and illness, while also understanding the processes of social changes and development. Facilitated by experienced and esteemed academics and experts, this program is nationally and internationally relevant and will enhance students' capacity to improve outcomes and make changes effectively.

Career

The graduates of this Master of Public Health / Master of Social Change and Development at University of Newcastle will have strong local and global, theoretical, applied, and varied skills, ensuring their ability to make a difference at community, research, policy and other levels.

Programme Structure

Courses

Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment

Project Design and Evaluation

Development and Social Change

Social Science Research Methods

Social Change and Development Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work Community Development View 45 other Masters in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 113784A

Entry into this program will be available to applicants who have a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) or higher in a related field.

Related fields include sociology, geography, anthropology and development studies, agriculture, environmental studies, education, municipal community or social work/welfare, Indigenous studies, economics, medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, education, law, engineering, business, commerce, science and arts.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fee

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International

36480 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36480 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

24890 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24890 AUD per year during 24 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units)

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Change and Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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