Master of Social Change and Development
Social sciences, journalism and information
The global environment is rapidly changing. This program will teach you how to undertake projects in collaboration with community members. You will graduate equipped with the skills to influence positive outcomes through theoretical and applied knowledge. You will make immediate impact through our hands-on learning opportunities. This program provides an opportunity to create your own research work as part of your studies, and shape your career around an area of interest. This program is flexibl
Official- Duration
- 17 months
- Online
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Callaghan
- NSW · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 088342F
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Course overview
The global environment is rapidly changing. This program will teach you how to undertake projects in collaboration with community members. You will graduate equipped with the skills to influence positive outcomes through theoretical and applied knowledge. You will make immediate impact through our hands-on learning opportunities. This program provides an opportunity to create your own research work as part of your studies, and shape your career around an area of interest. This program is flexible with full-time and part-time study modes available. You can also study online allowing you to balance work, life and study. You will graduate highly employable within government agencies, non-government organisations and private firms. This program is recognised nationally and internationally, allowing you to apply your knowledge globally within the professional environment. A Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; 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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $43,516per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Social Change and Developmentnewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source