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.

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

For admission into the 80-unit program, 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 program, 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.

Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.

Related fields include sociology, geography, anthropology and development studies, agriculture, environmental studies, education, municipal community or social work/welfare, Indigenous Studies and economics.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

You will graduate ready to apply your social change and development expertise in real-world settings. You will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to take on roles in community development and policy analysis. You may find yourself working on funded development projects and with aid organisations.

Graduates can work in key areas including:

The types of roles you work in may include:

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