Course

Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development

The University of Newcastle · Newcastle · Callaghan · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Certificate On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Callaghan
City
Newcastle, New South Wales
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Delivery
On Campus

Start dates

  • Semester 1, 2026 Callaghan
  • Semester 2, 2026 Callaghan

English language requirements

  • University of Newcastle English language requirement

    Overall minimum 6.5. Minimum in each sub-test 6. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.

Academic entry requirements

  • The Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification, with entry available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Bachelor Honours Degree; or Bachelor Degree; or Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field plus two years’ relevant work experience; At least five years’ relevant work experience. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development will be eligible for 40 units of credit towards the Master of Social Change and Development award. 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.

About this course

Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development is a graduate certificate course at The University of Newcastle in Newcastle, New South Wales. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2026, Semester 2, 2026.

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
12376
CRICOS
084166E

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Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.