Course

Master of Social Change and Development

University of Newcastle, Sydney · Newcastle · Callaghan · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Callaghan
City
Newcastle, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters
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 Master of Social Change and Development is an 80 or 120 unit postgraduate qualification. For admission into the 80-unit program, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or Bachelor Honours Degree; or Bachelor Degree in a related field plus one year’s relevant work experience; or Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus five years' relevant work experience. For admission into the 120-unit program, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Bachelor Degree in a related field; or At least seven years’ relevant work experience. 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

Master of Social Change and Development is a masters course at University of Newcastle, Sydney 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
40015
CRICOS
088342F

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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.