GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Master of Social Policy
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Policy at the University of Melbourne examines key developments in social policy through a global lens, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy across employment, income support, education, health and climate change. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program or a 150-point, 1.5-year program for graduates of a relevant discipline, with compulsory, capstone and elective subjects.
Graduates move into roles across community, state and national government, policy design, social administration and welfare work, and policy analysis.
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Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Social Policy is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study or work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark of at least a 65%, or equivalent. Or Have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least a 65%, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Sociology, Politics and International Studies, Policy Studies, Criminology, Anthropology and Gender Studies. Work experience relevant to this
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