Overview

This Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development from University of Newcastle will introduce you to key areas of social change delivered through a balance of theoretical and practical coursework. You will graduate with a high-level understanding of the implications of wider social and political changes at a global level, which affect local conditions and capacities. You will be prepared to meet the challenges of development work in a rapidly changing global environment.

Career opportunities

As Australia engages more and more with developing countries, there is a 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 Graduate Certificate 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.

Once armed with these skills you can embark on some of the following career pathways:

administrator
field officer
researcher
development planner

educator or manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Design and Evaluation

Development and Social Change

Social Science Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-29 00:00:00 , International

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Sociology Sustainable Development View 26 other Masters in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 084166E

The Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification, with entry available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Bachelor Honours Degree; or
Bachelor Degree; or
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field plus two years’ relevant work experience;
At least five years’ relevant work experience.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development will be eligible for 40 units of credit towards the Master of Social Change and Development award.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15450 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15450 AUD per year during 6 months.
National

10610 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10610 AUD per year during 6 months.

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government
Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Newcastle

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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