Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change
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Are you inspired to make the world a better place, but not sure how? Can you see that people need to do things differently to address the grand challenges of our time? If you are passionate about creating impactful change, want to build new skills and acquire new tools and methods in delivering this change, this course is for you. The first course of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change is a practical, impact-oriented degree. It brings together powerful, transferable, change-oriented theories from behavioural psychology and economics, social and political sciences and interdisciplinary sustainability studies. The course equips students to tackle the grand challenges of our time - climate change, geopolitical security and the health of our communities. Behavioural and systemic change approaches sit at the core of the course. These core studies provide you with a comprehensive toolkit, equipping you to deliver solutions to societal challenges. Career outcomes The Ma
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Clayton
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 115304F
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Course overview
Are you inspired to make the world a better place, but not sure how? Can you see that people need to do things differently to address the grand challenges of our time? If you are passionate about creating impactful change, want to build new skills and acquire new tools and methods in delivering this change, this course is for you. The first course of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change is a practical, impact-oriented degree. It brings together powerful, transferable, change-oriented theories from behavioural psychology and economics, social and political sciences and interdisciplinary sustainability studies. The course equips students to tackle the grand challenges of our time - climate change, geopolitical security and the health of our communities. Behavioural and systemic change approaches sit at the core of the course. These core studies provide you with a comprehensive toolkit, equipping you to deliver solutions to societal challenges. Career outcomes The Ma
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Entry level 1: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time - 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities and social sciences, public health, sustainability, climate change, law, business, science, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate/diploma (or equivalent) with at least 60% (credit) average in each qualification, or equivalent qualification, and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 2: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time - 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities and social sciences, public health, sustainability, climate change, law, business, science, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor* in a cognate discipline with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience. A minor is at least four units (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points). Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, public health, sustainability, climate change, science or social science disciplines. Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry level 1: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time - 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities and social sciences, public health, sustainability, climate change, law, business, science, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate/diploma (or equivalent) with at least 60% (credit) average in each qualification, or equivalent qualification, and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 2: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time - 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities and social sciences, public health, sustainability, climate change, law, business, science, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor* in a cognate discipline with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience. A minor is at least four units (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points). Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, public health, sustainability, climate change, science or social science disciplines. Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | $58,854per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Behaviour and Systemic Changemonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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