Master of Social Change and Development

Make a significant contribution to social change locally and internationally

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.

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.

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.

what you will study

This program will enhance your existing knowledge and open up career opportunities in the global environment. You will study progressive courses that build on your prior learnings.

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This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

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
• stakeholder engagement and evaluation

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 advocacy and industry.

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 – Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences)