The University of Newcastle · Newcastle · Callaghan · Arts & Social Sciences
Overall minimum 6.5. Minimum in each sub-test 6. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.
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.
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.
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