Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • 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.
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 79, listening min. 20, Reading min. 19, Writing min. 24, Speaking min. 20
  • PTE 58

Career Outcomes

  • Policy analyst
  • community and social developer
  • advocacy and public policy coordinators
  • overseas aid officer
  • ministry of finance in a developing country.