Graduate
Master of Social Change and Development
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Change and Development at the University of Newcastle teaches students to undertake projects in collaboration with community members and to influence positive outcomes through theoretical and applied knowledge. The global environment is rapidly changing, and students make immediate impact through hands-on learning opportunities. The program provides an opportunity to create original research work as part of study and to shape a career in local and international development.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Project Design and Evaluation
- Development and Social Change
- Social Science Research Methods
- Social Change and Development Research Project
- Aboriginal Studies: Knowledge and Blak Perspectives
- Advocacy, Development and Partnerships
- Disaster Governance and International Frameworks
- Education and International Development: Global Perspectives
- Business and the Natural Environment
- Environmental Legislation and Policy
- Managing Human Resources in International Organisations
- Health Economics and Finance
- Theory and Practice
- Health Systems, Policy and Governance
- Strategic Health Leadership and Management
- Environmental Law
- Law and Economics of Climate Change
- Human Rights and Climate Change-Induced Human Displacement
- Cross-Cultural and Critical Social Science Perspectives
- Gender and Social Change
- Key Issues in Institutional Equity and Inclusive Practice
- Shaping Organisations and Communities: Advocacy and Change
- Writing the Field of Equity
- Environmental Justice
Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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