Overview

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 Master of Social Change and Development programme from University of Newcastle provides an opportunity to create your own research work as part of your studies, and shape your career around an area of interest. This programme is flexible with full-time and part-time study modes available. You can also study online allowing you to balance work, life and study.

Career Opportunities

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Design and Evaluation

Development and Social Change

Social Science Research Methods

Social Change and Development Research Project

Community Development

Disaster Governance and International Frameworks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

More details

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

Language

English

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120

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85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

80 or 120 unit

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Sociology Management Studies Sustainable Development View 24 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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 088342F

The Master of Social Change and Development is an 80 or 120 unit postgraduate qualification.

For admission into the 80-unit programme, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or

Bachelor Honours Degree; or

Bachelor Degree in a related field plus one year’s relevant work experience; or

Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus five years' relevant work experience.

For admission into the 120-unit programme, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Bachelor Degree in a related field; or

At least seven years’ relevant work experience.

Relevant work experience includes administration, research, development planner, local officer, educator, or manager.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37275 AUD / year

≈ 37275 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

24840 AUD / year

≈ 24840 AUD / year

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Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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