Overview

Designed to meet the diverse professional needs and challenges of those working in government and non-government human services roles, this degree provides expertise in human services management and social policy. You can also choose to specialise in an area that aligns with your career goals: Child Youth and Family Practice, Ecological and Social Change, or Management

The Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specialisations) prepares you to analyse, plan and implement social policies to enhance the quality of the human services field you work in.

It also enables you to demonstrate critical, analytical and reflective management skills. You'll gain a high-level understanding of contemporary issues, challenges and future directions for the industry.

Key facts

With Charles Sturt University you'll have the option to complete your degree by research or coursework.

In the research strand, you'll develop specific skills in research and evaluation by completing core subjects and a research dissertation in an area of interest or relevance to your workplace.

If you choose the coursework strand, you'll take a selection of core and elective subjects to augment your professional skills in human services.

Career opportunities

Whether you are seeking a qualification to formalise and extend your current skill set and experience, or you are a professional practitioner on a leadership trajectory, Charles Sturt University's Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specialisations) will give you an edge in a dynamic and competitive job market.

Your degree will give you the capacity to make change happen in a range of human services careers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention

Leadership in Human Services Practice

Indigenous Australian Practice for Human Service Workers

Building Sustainable Communities

Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS 00005F

Bachelors degree (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, or related areas;

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Tuition Fees

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27920 AUD / year

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25840 AUD / year

≈ 25840 AUD / year

Funding

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