A Bachelor degree, or
An overseas qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution that is equivalent to a Bachelor degree, or
A Graduate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution or university.
IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50
The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core subjects in social theory, research methods and a research project.
You are able to choose specialist professional subjects from a wide range available in other postgraduate programs.
The program offers a unique range of choices and many subjects are available in flexible modes that recognise your competing demands of study, work and family.
You may choose from among 'specialist' subjects with specialist lecturers who emphasise contemporary social and professional relevance. The program also provides a core of social science studies in research methods, theory and their applications.
CRICOS Code: 059409K
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Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points consisting of 100 credit points of core units, a 40 credit point specialisation plus 20 credit points from the Specialisation/Electives
Core Units
Year 1
Autumn session
Research in the Social Sciences
One Specialisation unitTheories of the Social
,Theories of Difference and Diversity
Spring session
, Translation from Theory and Research to Policy
Advanced Social Research Methods
, Nation, Power and Difference
One Specialisation unit
Note: Students may exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Social Science after completing 40 credit points of core units (excluding 102040 Master of Social Science Thesis)
Graduate Certificate in Social Science
Students may exit this course with a Graduate Diploma in Social Science after completing 80 credit points (cps) consisting of 60 cps of core units (excluding 102040 Master of Social Science Thesis) and 20 cps from one of the Specialisations.
Graduate Diploma in Social Science
Year 2
1H session
Master of Social Science Thesis
Autumn session
One Specialisation unit
One Specialisation unit
2H session
Master of Social Science Thesis
SpecialisationsOne Specialisation unitSpring session
Urban StudiesOne Specialisation unit
Difference and DiversityDevelopment, Security and Sustainability
Digital Research and Social Data Analytics
International Criminology
Policing Leadership
Religion and Society
Studies in Art Therapy
Studies in Counselling
Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:
Community Welfare
Health Services (including Public Health)
Research and Development
Policy development and analysis
Human resources
Cultural and heritage work
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
