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Overview
This Master of Social Change and Development from University of Newcastle explores all aspects of social change in the global environment at an in depth level.
The University of Newcastle’s master program will enable you to take on high-level roles within funded development projects, aid organisations and government departments.
It also opens up opportunities to take you outside of Australia to work in developing countries, which are supported through government departments.
Career
There is a continuously growing need for qualified professionals to undertake roles in the community development and policy analysis of funded development projects and aid organisations.
At the completion of your Masters in Social Change and Development you will have the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge to take on these roles within government agencies, non-government organisations and private firms.
This program will open up new opportunities and see you possess the potential to embark on some of the following career pathways:
- policy analyst
- community and social developer
- advocacy and public policy coordinators
- overseas aid officer
- ministry of finance in a developing country
You will graduate with the ability to apply your social change and development expertise in real-world settings and position yourself at the forefront of the industry.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Development and Social Change
- Social Science Research Methods
- Social Change and Development Research Project
- Project Design and Evaluation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
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It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.
Language
English
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Sociology Management, Organisation & Leadership Sustainable Development View 280 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 58
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 088342F
- Discipline areas include: sociology, geography, anthropology and development studies, agriculture, environmental studies, education, municipal community or social work/welfare, Indigenous Studies and economics.
- Bachelor degree in a discipline area with 2 years relevant work experience (80 units) OR
- Bachelor degree in a discipline area with no relevant work experience (120 units) OR
- Bachelor degree in a non-discipline area (120 units) OR
- Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline area (80 units) OR
- Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant discipline area (80 units)
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International
31240 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 31240 AUD per year and a duration of 18 months. -
National
21200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21200 AUD per year and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
We have many scholarships available for international students. Some are awarded automatically if students meet eligibility criteria on applying. Other scholarships require a specific application and provide a higher level of scholarship benefit, up to and including full tuition covered. Please review the specific program of interest to see what you could be eligible for.
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